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Gertrude
Gertrude: A Novel | Hermann Hesse
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With Gertrude, Herman Hesse continues his lifelong exploration of the irreconcilable elements of human existence. In this fictional memoir, the renowned composer Kuhn recounts his tangled relationships with two artists--his friend Heinrich (…more)
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Gertrude: A Novel | Hermann Hesse
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I really enjoyed this book. The writing felt poetic throughout but still personal and engaging. It was a melancholy mood, and I loved that the main character was a composer and most of the characters were musicians so there was a lot about his connection to music. It‘s billed as “a soul-searching novel of creativity and romantic love.” Not so much on the romantic love but love plays a big part. Tragic ending for one of the characters.

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Gertrude: A Novel | Hermann Hesse
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Kuhn‘s father

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Gertrude: A Novel | Hermann Hesse

Youth ends when egotism does; maturity begins when one lives for others.

Paula3 Received gratefully 💚 8y
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