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Narziss and Goldmund — Hermann Hesse (Penguin Modern Classics)
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Description
'Narcissus and Goldmund' follows the contrasting lives of two young men who meet at a medieval monastery and form a deep friendship despite their very different natures. Narcissus is drawn to intellectual discipline, spirituality and the monastic life, while Goldmund leaves the monastery to experience the wider world, pursuing love, travel and artistic creation. Goldmund’s encounters with beauty, suffering, death and human desire shape his work as a sculptor, while his friendship with Narcissus remains a lasting influence. The novel explores the tension between intellect and instinct, spirit and sensuality, and the different ways in which a person might seek meaning and fulfilment.
Condition
Fair condition, cover worn.
Filed under: Classics