“...Haller's sickness of the soul, as I now know, is not the eccentricity of a single individual, but the sickness of the times themselves, the neurosis of that generation to which Haller belongs, a sickness, it seems, that by no means attacks the weak and worthless only but, rather, precisely those who are strongest in spirit and richest in gifts.”
Steppenwolf: A Novel is a work of psychological and philosophical fiction that delves into the mind of its protagonist, a man who grapples with existential questions and the nature of human experience. The story is set in the early 20th century and offers a rich tapestry of introspection and exploration of the human condition. more
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
“If my life wasn't funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable.”
“Sit mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body)”