
76 - Hermann Hesse's Siddartha
Books of Some Substance
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Exploring Complexity in Hesse's Works
This chapter examines the complexities of Hermann Hesse's last novel, the Glass Bead Game, in comparison to Tolstoy's War and Peace. The discussion highlights the nature of storytelling, the search for meaning, and the differing narrative styles, particularly through the lens of Siddhartha's philosophical journey.
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