“Demian” Hermann Hesse, (1919) Review | Growing up, so universal

★★★★★ Boyhood and growing up, away from the safety of parents' arms and the light, and eventually he becomes a man. It's short but goes deep into the self awareness of the boy, so it's universal, that should be read especially by young people.

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Demian
Hermann Hesse, 1919
135 pages
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It's a story about boyhood and growing up, away from the safety of parents' arms and the light, and through discovering evil - and eventually he becomes a man.

It starts with realistic touch and ends with the ultimate reality, the war, but by then Sinclair has discovered himself through friendship with Demian, his influences and departing from these influences, and a bit of magical experiences. 

The world was clear for him, like it was clear for all of us when we were small, divided into good and evil. 
But he discovers that the world is both, and there's a meaning for you to be there...
It's short but goes deep into the self awareness of the boy, it's been over 100 years since it's published but still loved, so it's universal.

🔽 Where to buy 🔽

●●● Amazon.com (US) ●●●

Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth (Penguin Classics)

●●● Amazon.co.uk (UK) ●●●
Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth (Penguin Classics)

●●● Amazon.it (Italy) ●●●

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