Narziss und Goldmund
About this book
First published in 1930, Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of two diametrically opposite men: one, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and the other, a romantic youth hungry for worldly experience. Hesse was a great writer in precisely the modern sense: complex, subtle, allusive: alive to the importance of play. Narcissus and Goldmund is his very best. What makes this short book so limitlessly vast is the body-and-soul-shaking debate that runs through it, which it has the honesty and courage not to resolve: between the flesh and spirit, art and scientific or religious speculation, action and contemplation.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 20 readers · 319 pages · ≈ 5 h 54 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Narziss und Goldmund?
About ≈ 5 h 54 m — 319 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Narziss und Goldmund?
319 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Narziss und Goldmund?
It sits on the Romance, Fiction shelves.
Has Narziss und Goldmund been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Narcissus and Goldmund (2020).
Is Narziss und Goldmund in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Narziss und Goldmund take place?
It is set in Germany.
Who wrote Narziss und Goldmund?
Hermann Hesse.
Where can I read Narziss und Goldmund online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library