Saturday Review
"An Existentialist intensity and a depth of understanding rare in contemporary fiction."
Book Description
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 20th-century literature, it reflects the author’s preoccupation with the duality of human nature and the pursuit of spiritual fullfillment. Excellent new English translation. Introduction.
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Text: German
Demian ANNOTATION
One of the great writers of the 20th century tells the dramatic story of a young man's awakening to selfhood.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
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 20th-century literature, it reflects the author's preoccupation with the duality of human nature and the pursuit of spiritual fullfillment. Excellent new English translation.
FROM THE CRITICS
Saturday Review
An Existentialist intensity and a depth of understanding rare in contemporary fiction.
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