Demian The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth |
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Author:
| Hesse, Hermann |
Read by:
| Woodman, Jeff |
ISBN: | 978-0-7927-5596-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
Publisher: | AudioGO
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Book Format: | Downloadable audio file |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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The dramatic story of young, docile Emil Sinclair's descent - led by precocious schoolmate Max Demian - into a secret and dangerous world of petty crime and revolt against convention and eventual awakening to selfhood. 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...
More DescriptionThe dramatic story of young, docile Emil Sinclair's descent - led by precocious schoolmate Max Demian - into a secret and dangerous world of petty crime and revolt against convention and eventual awakening to selfhood. 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 fulfillment.