Demian by Hermann Hesse audiobook

Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair’s Youth

By Hermann Hesse
Read by Jeff Woodman

Blackstone Publishing, Blackstone Publishing

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9781602834248

  • ISBN: 9780792754725

Runtime: 5.76 Hours
Category: Fiction/Classics
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

A brilliant psychological portrait of a troubled young man's quest for self-awareness, this coming-of-age novel achieved instant critical and popular acclaim upon its 1919 publication. A landmark in the history of twentieth-century literature, it reflects Hermann Hesse's preoccupation with the duality of human nature and the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“An Existentialist intensity and a depth of understanding rare in contemporary fiction.” Saturday Review
“Woodman delivers a brisk, bright, attractive reading of a book that, at times mysterious, even arcane, is here well rendered for modern listeners.” AudioFile

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Author

Author Bio: Hermann Hesse

Author Bio: Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse (1877–1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured many generations of readers. In 1946 he won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

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Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD
Category: Fiction/Classics
Runtime: 5.76
Audience: Adult
Language: English