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A MASTERPIECE OF MODERN SPIRITUAL FICTION • Hermann Hesse’s profound exploration of identity and alienation, one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century.
Harry Haller is a man divided. Outwardly, he is a weary intellectual moving through the routines of daily life. Inwardly, he believes himself to be the “Steppenwolf,” a lonely wolf of the steppes, torn between human civilisation and primal instinct. His world changes when he encounters Hermine, a free-spirited woman who draws him into a life of music, dance, and self-discovery. Guided further by the enigmatic Magic Theater, Harry confronts madness, despair, and the possibility of transformation.
First published in 1927, Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf captured the disillusionment of a generation caught between tradition and modernity. Blending psychological depth with spiritual allegory, it examines freedom, individuality, and the search for meaning. Its experimental form and intense themes made it a cult classic in the 1960s, inspiring writers, musicians, and thinkers around the world. “Magic Theater. Entrance not for everybody,” reads a haunting line—an invitation into the novel’s world of self-exploration and awakening.
This Feel Classics edition makes Hesse’s masterpiece accessible for modern readers. Featuring a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of his life, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
A daring, unforgettable classic that still speaks to anyone who has ever felt divided within themselves—and longed to be whole.
