Hermann Hesse
German writer (1877–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the German writer. For the Ghanaian technology entrepreneur, see Herman Chinery-Hesse.
Hermann Karl Hesse (German: [ˈhɛʁman ˈhɛsə] ⓘ; 2 July 1877 – 9 August 1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an individual's search for authenticity, self-knowledge, and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Born | (1877-07-02)2 July 1877 Calw, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire |
Died | 9 August 1962(1962-08-09) (aged 85) Montagnola, Ticino, Switzerland |
Resting place | Cimitero di S. Abbondio, Gentilino, Ticino |
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