Description
Demian – Hermann Hesse
Demian by Hermann Hesse is a profound coming-of-age classic about identity, self-discovery and the struggle between convention and individual freedom.
Emil Sinclair grows up caught between two worlds: the safe, ordered life expected of him and a darker, more complex reality that challenges everything he has been taught to believe.
His life changes when he meets the mysterious and charismatic Max Demian, whose unconventional ideas encourage Emil to question morality, society and his own sense of identity.
Psychological, philosophical and deeply introspective, Demian explores adolescence, spiritual awakening and the search for an authentic way of living.
Why You'll Love It
- Classic novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Hermann Hesse
- Powerful coming-of-age story
- Explores identity and self-discovery
- Rich psychological and philosophical themes
- Features Emil Sinclair and Max Demian
- Examines morality, spirituality and individuality
- Influential work of 20th-century European literature
- Translated from German by W. J. Strachan
- Part of the Pushkin Classics collection
- Ideal for readers of literary and philosophical fiction