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“That is why we were drawn to one another and why we are brother and sister. I am going to teach you to dance and play and smile, and still not be happy. And you are going to teach me to think and to know and yet not be happy. Do you know that we are both children of the Devil?”

Quote by Hermann Hesse

Book:Six Novels: With Other Stories and Essays

Work

Six Novels: With Other Stories and Essays

This volume compiles six distinct novels alongside a selection of short stories and essays, offering a diverse range of literary works. more

Author

Hermann Hesse was a German poet and novelist, born on July 2, 1877, and died on August 9, 1962. Known for his profound psychological descriptions and exploration of human nature, his works include classics such as 'Steppenwolf' and 'The Glass Bead Game'. more

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