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A LANDMARK OF MODERN SPIRITUAL FICTION • A profound coming-of-age novel that established Hermann Hesse as one of the defining voices of twentieth-century literature.
Emil Sinclair is an ordinary boy torn between two worlds. One is safe, bright, and conventional. The other is shadowed, alluring, and full of dangerous truths. Into his life comes Max Demian, an enigmatic figure who urges Sinclair to question, to rebel, and to seek a deeper path beyond the comfort of tradition. Guided by this influence, Sinclair embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will carry him through temptation, loss, and awakening—toward an identity that is truly his own.
First published in 1919, Hermann Hesse’s Demian gave voice to a generation seeking meaning in the aftermath of war and upheaval. Its exploration of freedom, individuality, and spiritual awakening anticipated the countercultural movements of the twentieth century and continues to resonate with readers today. “The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must destroy a world,” Hesse writes—a line that captures the novel’s radical spirit of transformation.
This Feel Classics edition presents Demian with clarity and context for modern readers. Featuring a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of Hesse’s life and work, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
An unforgettable classic that still speaks to anyone who has ever questioned who they are—and who they might yet become.
