Narcissus and Goldmund

by Hermann Hesse

Narcissus and Goldmund tells the story of two medieval men whose characters are diametrically opposite: Narcissus, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and Goldmund, a romantic youth hungry for knowledge and worldly experience. First published in 1930, Hesse's novel remains a moving and pointed exploration of the conflict between the life of the spirit and the life of the flesh. It is a theme that transcends all time.

Publisher

The Noonday Press / Farrar, Straus Giroux

Genres

Philosophy, German Literature, Literature, Novels, Classics