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“The day had gone by just as days go by. I had killed it in accordance with my primitive and retiring way of life.”

Quote by Hermann Hesse

Book:Steppenwolf

Work

A complex narrative that delves into themes of identity, alienation, and the human condition 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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