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- In Hesse’s novel, Narcissus embodies the faculty of the “freezing” intellect, which sustains life by inner vision and contemplation, while the itinerant lover Goldmund continues to perform within the endless cycle of life and death. His concern is to go beyond belief, theology, and ethics into the pure and irresponsible realm of amorality.
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Narcissus and Goldmund (German: Narziß und Goldmund, pronounced [naʁˈtsɪs ʔʊnt ˈɡɔltmʊnt]), also published in English as Death and the Lover, is a novel written by the German-Swiss author Hermann Hesse which was first published in 1930.
- Hermann Hesse
- 1930
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Narcissus and Goldmund tells the story of two medieval men whose characters are diametrically opposite: Narcissus, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and Goldmund, a romantic youth hungry for knowledge and worldly experience.
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Aug 2, 2023 · A literary analysis of Hesse's novel that explores the contrast between the two protagonists, Narcissus and Goldmund, who represent different ways of reaching death through love and art. The article also discusses the themes of individuation, gender, religion, and Nietzsche's influence on the novel.
Mar 12, 2020 · A film adaptation of Herman Hesse's novel about two friends with different lifestyles and destinies. See cast, crew, reviews, trailer, photos, awards and more on IMDb.
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- Stefan Ruzowitzky
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A novel by Hermann Hesse about the contrast between two men: Goldmund, a sensualist and artist, and Narcissus, a rationalist and scholar. The novel explores their adventures, love, death, and the meaning of life in medieval Europe.
Mar 1, 1984 · The story begins when Goldmund, a student, and Narcissus, a teacher only a few years older, become friends at a cloister school. At first, Goldmund earnestly focuses on his studies, but then a few fellow students invite him to go off campus, where he's seduced by a young Gypsy girl.
- Hermann Hesse
Narcissus and Goldmund. Hermann Hesse. Random House Publishing Group, Feb 1, 1984 - Fiction - 320 pages. Hesse's novel of two medieval men, one quietly content with his religion and monastic...
