5/22/2023 0 Comments Hermann hesse narziss en goldmundBut this all changes when a young boy by the name of Goldmund is dropped off at the cloister by his father. He is a cerebral man who values the intellect but his emphasis on the rational also prevents him from having any real friendships or meaningful love in his life. Narcissus is a very talented scholar and it is evident that he will one day serve the church and even become the Abbot of the cloister. Narcissus is a teacher’s assistant in the cloister of Mariabronn and fully intends to take his vows as a monk. It is a coming-of-age story, a commentary on existential philosophy and a beautiful description of a life long friendship. This is one of those classic books that is very difficult to review and do it justice because there are so many ideas contained within the book. Please visit their blogs for more great German Literature in translation and to see the full list of blogs that are participating. This is my first contribution to German Literature Month, hosted by Lizzy’s Literary Life and Beauty is a Sleeping Cat.
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