Buraq

Hermann Hesse

Pilgrim of the Inner Journey

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Produktbeschreibung

Discover the Visionary Soul of a Literary Giant Hermann Hesse, the Nobel laureate who bridged Eastern mysticism with Western existentialism, remains a guiding star for all who seek meaning in a fractured world. But who was the man behind masterpieces like *Siddhartha* and *Steppenwolf*? What drove his lifelong quest for self-discovery, and how did he transform personal torment into universal art? This definitive biography, *Hermann Hesse: Pilgrim of the Inner Journey*, unravels the life, philosophy, and enduring legacy of one of modern literature's most profound explorers of the human soul. Journey back to his rebellious youth, fleeing a strict religious upbringing to find his own path. Witness his evolution through personal crisis and world wars, as his work deepened from romantic idealism into timeless spiritual wisdom. This book offers a panoramic view of Hesse's transformative works, from the surreal psychological depths of *Steppenwolf* to the serene intellectual harmony of his magnum opus, *The Glass Bead Game*. It delves into the core themes that defined him: the tension between the individual and society, the synthesis of Eastern and Western thought, and the redemptive power of art. Explore his fascination with Jungian psychology, his complex relationship with his German homeland, and his posthumous revival as a prophet for the 1960s counterculture. More than a literary study, this is an invitation to traverse the inner landscapes of a mind that fearlessly confronted alienation, duality, and the search for authenticity. In an age of distraction and spiritual hunger, Hesse's call to embrace contradiction and find the sacred in the mundane feels more vital than ever.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Global East-West LTD
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 472g
• ISBN-13: 9798231315451
• Artikelnr.: 75177379

Autorenporträt

Buraq is the pseudonym of a veteran Arab writer, poet and journalist who was well known in Beirut's cultural and artistic circles in the early 1980s. He used to write for the cultural pages of Lebanese newspapers and magazines, particularly about Western artists, writers and intellectuals who were at the forefront of their respective countries at the time. These included Gilles Deleuze, Félix Guattari, Michel Foucault, Heidegger, Holderlin, Pierre de Castres, Georges Bataille, Andy Wharrol, Yanis Ritsos, Nazim Hikmat, William Burroughs and the Beat Generation - the 'Counter-culture' group -, and others whom Buraq introduced to his readers. Buraq translated some of those writers and published their works in the Arab world via Beirut.Buraq holds two MA degrees in literature (English and Arabic). He lives in Paris (France).