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Narcissus And Goldmund
Narcissus And Goldmund
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One of Hermann Hesse's greatest novels, Narcissus and Goldmund is an extraordinary recreation of the Middle Ages, contrasting the careers of two friends, one of whom shuns life in a monastery and goes on the road, tangled in the extremes of life in a world dominated by sin, plague and war, the other staying in the monastery and struggling, with equal difficulty, to lead a life of spiritual denial.
An superb feat of imagination, Narcissus and Goldmund can only be compared to such films set in medieval Europe as Bergman's The Seventh Seal and Tarkovsky's Andrei Rublev. It is a gripping, profound reading experience - as startling, in its different way, as Hesse's Siddhartha and Steppenwolf.
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A profound medieval exploration of life, art, and spirituality.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that delve deep into the human soul with rich historical backdrop, this book is a treasure. Hermann Hesse beautifully contrasts two distinct life paths, capturing the essence of conflicting pursuits—spirituality versus worldly experience—the narrative's depth and philosophical insights make it a compelling read for those who ponder life’s bigger questions.