検索キーワード： "Herman Hesse" 文学史・文学批評

Journey through the transformative coming-of-age tale of "Demian, The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth." This podcast explores Hermann Hesse’s profound novel, delving into themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and duality. Perfect for fans of philosophical literature and introspective narratives.

Somewhat autobiographical, this "coming of age" novel unfolds an introspective boy's formative years in pre-World War 1 Germany, from grade school through college. Hesse likens this confusing process to a giant bird struggling to break out of its egg (the protective shell of home, family, social norms), to be reborn as an individuated adult with his own goals, ideas and ideals. Much importance is given to dreams and their interpretation, Fate vs individual choice, Gnosticism (particularly the god Abraxas), opening up to one's unconsciousness, all showing the influence of Carl Jung's psychology...