Hermann Hesse: Pilgrim of Crisis: a Biography
New York: Random House, 1978. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; the dust jacket with the price of $15.00 has a short-closed tear on the bottom front edge and a small chip on the upper rear corner. 9.25 inches tall; 432 [1] pages with notes and an index; illustrated with two sections of b/w photo plates.
This foundational biography offers an in-depth exploration of Hesse's personal struggles, artistic evolution, and the profound crises that shaped his literary voice by exploring the life and psyche of the Nobel Prize-winning German-Swiss author Hermann Hesse.
Critics have lauded Freedman's biography for its scholarly rigor and insightful analysis. Kirkus Reviews notes that Freedman ‘rightfully underscores Hesse's entanglements of art and life, providing a compelling account of Hesse's emotional and intellectual journey’. The biography is praised for its depth and accessibility, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers interested in understanding the complexities of Hesse's life and work. [Adapted from Reviews]
Subjects: Hermann Hesse, German Literature, 20th-Century Literature, Psychoanalysis in Literature, Existentialism, Spirituality in Literature, Biography, Literary Criticism.
Item #20697
ISBN: 0394419812
Price: $30.00
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