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Steppenwolf

by Hermann Hesse

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Classic
Language
English
Published
2025
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Pages
256
ISBN
9780143137825
Harry Haller, a man in his fifties, lives in profound isolation, believing himself to be a "Steppenwolf" - half human, half wild beast. He grapples with an intense internal conflict, torn between his refined, intellectual human side and primal, untamed instincts. This duality fuels his alienation from society and plunges him into existential despair, making him feel out of place in the modern world.

This deeply introspective novel follows Haller as he encounters figures who challenge his rigid worldview and introduce him to a more vibrant, chaotic existence. His journey leads him to confront the many facets of his identity, exploring themes of duality, madness, and the relentless search for meaning. Readers are invited into a psychological exploration of the self, promising a profound reflection on what it means to reconcile conflicting natures and find one's place in a fragmented world.

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Originally published in 1972 Swedish Forum

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