Hermann Hesse's Rosshalde is the classic story of a man torn between obligations to his family and his longing for a spiritual fulfillment that can only be found outside the confines of conventional society.Johann Veraguth, a wealthy, successful artist, is estranged from his wife and stifled by the unhappy union. Veraguth's love for his young son and his fear of drifting rootlessly keep him bound within the walls of his opulent estate, Rosshalde. Yet, when he is shaken by an unexpected tragedy, Veraguth finally finds the courage to leave the desolate safety of Rosshalde and travels to India to discover himself anew.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ST Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312422296
ISBN-13
9780312422295
eBay Product ID (ePID)
182965444
Product Key Features
Author
Hermann Hesse, Ralph Manheim
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literary Criticism
Genre
Literary Criticism
Dimensions
Weight
204g
Height
210mm
Width
140mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
New York
Spine
13mm
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations
Author Biography
Hermann Hesse was born in Germany in 1877 and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote novels, stories, and essays bearing a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. His works include Steppenwolf, Narcissus and Goldmund, and The Glass Bead Game. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. Hermann Hesse died in 1962.
Date of Publication
10/01/2005
Edition Statement
New Edition
Country of Publication
United States
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