Klingsors letzter Sommer

Hermann Hesse

2024年10月 · 문학일독

電子書

501

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評分和評論未經驗證瞭解詳情

關於本電子書

The work deals with the life and death of an artist, as well as the inner conflicts of human existence. The novel centers around the final summer of a painter named Klingsor, who realizes he is approaching the end of his life. During this brief time, he immerses himself in art, emotion, and passion, living intensely as he feels the weight of his impending death. The main themes of the work are life and death, art and existence. As Klingsor faces his mortality, he seeks to maximize his artistic inspiration and complete his creative world in the time he has left. He struggles between inner conflict, anxiety, and passion, searching for the meaning of life and his identity as an artist. The novel philosophically explores life, art, and death from Klingsor's perspective, dealing with the themes of the finitude of life and the eternity of art. Hesse delicately portrays the soul of an artist who seeks to transcend the limits of human existence through art.

關於作者

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German novelist and poet, renowned for his works that explore the meaning of life and self-discovery. His major works include Siddhartha, Demian, and The Glass Bead Game, which had a significant impact with their unique style combining Western and Eastern philosophy. Hesse’s writings focus on inner reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. After World War II, his works offered comfort and inspiration to many readers amid the chaos in Europe, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. His writings provide profound insights into the suffering and salvation of human existence, as well as the process of personal growth, and they continue to be beloved by readers worldwide today. His major works include Demian, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game.