Klingsors letzter Sommer

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Klingsors letzter Sommer" by Hermann Hesse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of youth, existential struggle, and the interplay between idealism and reality, centering around the experiences and inner conflicts of its protagonist as he navigates the formative years of his life amidst societal expectations and personal dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces a reflective narrative detailing the protagonist's feelings of unease and discontent as he recalls his childhood experiences. He grapples with emotions of guilt, rebellion, and the heavy shadow of familial expectations, particularly in relation to his father. As he encounters the external world filled with peers like Oskar Weber, his desire to belong and understand the harsh realities of adulthood becomes increasingly apparent. The text paints a vivid portrait of his inner turmoil, oscillating between yearning for freedom and confronting the burden of moral judgment, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of identity and the complexities of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Kinderseele

Klein und Wagner

Klingsors letzter Sommer.

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klingsor%27s_Last_Summer Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klingsors_letzter_Sommer

Release date is 2013-03-15