One of my favorite books! I first read it in my twenties and it has always stayed with me. Now in my fifties it is time for a re-read. Ironically once I was Goldmund and now I am Narcissus...
@vazzaroth3 жыл бұрын
I read this now at 31after my wife found it and recommended it. I feel like I should have been at least aware of this book as part of my primary education. It's the single most profound thing I've ever experienced, haha
@chuckfriebe8437 ай бұрын
The progressive band Kansas wrote a song base on this book. The name of the song is entitled Journey From Mariabronn. It's a masterpiece. Listen to it.
@EarnestlyEston7 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I had no idea. Just had a listen and it’s amazing. Thanks so much for sharing!!
@chuckfriebe8437 ай бұрын
@@EarnestlyEston you are most welcome. I enjoy your channel.
@kestrel092 жыл бұрын
This book has such a rich texture throughout filled with symbolism. From the constancy of the old chestnut tree outside the monastery which originated from elsewhere, yet thrives and bears a great deal of fruit. Also, Goldmund’s deep and sensory approach to life. The story embodies Nietzsche’s duality of Apollo and Dionysus.
@EarnestlyEston2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for providing this context!
@Majnun743 жыл бұрын
Hesse and Tom Robbins are my favorite authors! I’ve read Demian, Siddhartha, Knulp and Glass Bead Game and loved them. About to start reading this book today✌🏻
@EarnestlyEston3 жыл бұрын
I haven't read Knulp, maybe that will be the next one that I read :)
@Majnun743 жыл бұрын
@@EarnestlyEston The peripatetic nature of a vagabond heart❤️
@valentinsarmagal2 жыл бұрын
Great review, I read this book years ago and this was a great refresher!
@richardwestwood8212 Жыл бұрын
It's high time for a reread.
@abbiemcdonagh80844 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thoughts and summary! I really enjoyed the quotes you selected!
@EarnestlyEston4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@warmjets454 жыл бұрын
Excellent chat. Just finished this book and enjoyed it a lot. I've been devouring Hesse's work the past couple months and as a young adult, his novels have resonated with me more than anything else I've ever read. I still have a few of his books left to read, but are there other authors you would recommend who are similar to Hesse?
@joelrenouf79173 жыл бұрын
Check out les Misarable, it’s a chunky book but rewarding if you stick with it, there are a lot of similarities with Hesses writing too. Also Heart is a Lonely hunter by Carson Mcullers was an amazing read also very similar emotionally to Hesse
@pegthebookprizeaddict5794 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! You are really getting a lot read this year. All well here.....lots of reading, walking and knitting 🧶. Hope to get down to DC again some day but quite comfy here in the retirement cottage and don’t want t o take any chances at our age🤷♀️. Keep on reading and chatting!📚📚📚📚📚
@EarnestlyEston4 жыл бұрын
So good to hear from you! All is well here and hope to see you in DC again when things return to more or less normal. I noticed on your channel that you've been reading the Booker list. I need to catch up on your videos.
@laurencesmelser30833 жыл бұрын
Just before reading the novel in English, I got caught up in the previews for the film version (although I don't know German) which could not be shown in theaters last year due to the Corona virus shut down. That colored how I visualized the characters and the story.
@EarnestlyEston3 жыл бұрын
How cool that there's a film! I would really like to see it... I'll have to look for it. Thanks!
@user-hy9fd3ly9x4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!!!!
@RovingReader4 жыл бұрын
Sounds so good!
@albertovonberg26542 ай бұрын
What about the translation? is it a good one?
@bigbrother95312 жыл бұрын
Why have a book chat if you won't tell what happens. Analyzer never know, can only deduce.