The image of the mother that he lost, which changes over time in his mind to accommodate his understanding of the world, is the idea that impels him forward.
This sentence in particular is fascinating, and makes me want to read it.
Any recommendations on a translated copy, since I don't know German? I'm seeing a 1984 edition published by Random House on barnesandnoble.com, and my local library has one from 1968 translated by Ursule Molinaro.
Narziß und Goldmund (Narcissus and Goldmund) by Hermann Hesse.
- 11/12/2011 09:16:43 PM
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I plan on reading more Hesse in 2012
- 11/12/2011 09:33:10 PM
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I have seven of his books
- 11/12/2011 09:36:34 PM
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I read and enjoyed Siddhartha very much after your recommendation.
- 11/12/2011 11:48:16 PM
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You should totally read more Tolkien! He was the last "real" author.
- 11/12/2011 11:45:41 PM
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Sounds interesting.
- 12/12/2011 04:45:35 PM
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The Molinaro translation may be the only one.
- 12/12/2011 05:21:45 PM
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And actually that doesn't look to be the case
- 12/12/2011 06:01:35 PM
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Slightly off-topic (and self-serving), but you might be interested in this
- 12/12/2011 06:27:01 PM
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"And so it took no time for the small and hardy reptile to succumb to the blows of my rocks".
- 12/12/2011 06:58:34 PM
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Nice alternate
- 12/12/2011 07:11:40 PM
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