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Synopsis
Harry Haller is a sad and lonely figure, a reclusive intellectual for whom life holds no joy. He struggles to reconcile the wild primeval wolf and the rational man within himself without surrendering to the bourgeois values he despises. His life changes dramatically when he meerts a woman who is his opposite, the carefree and elusive Hermine. The tale of the Steppenwolf culminates in the surreal Magic Theaterâ for mad men only.
Steppenwolf is Hesseâ s best-known and most autobiographical work. With its blend of Eastern mysticism and Western culture, it is one of literatureâ s most poetic evocations of the soulâ s journey to liberation. Originally published in English in 1929, the novelâ s wisdom continues to speak to our souls and marks it as a classic of modern literature.
Steppenwolf is Hesseâ s best-known and most autobiographical work. With its blend of Eastern mysticism and Western culture, it is one of literatureâ s most poetic evocations of the soulâ s journey to liberation. Originally published in English in 1929, the novelâ s wisdom continues to speak to our souls and marks it as a classic of modern literature.
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About the Author
Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured many generations of readers. In 1946 he won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Peter Weller is a film and stage actor whose theater credits include David Rabe's Streamers, David Mamet's The Woods, and Richard Nelson's Frank's Home. His many film works include RoboCop, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Woody Allen's Mighty Aphrodite, The New Age, and Naked Lunch. His short film Partners received an Oscar nomination.
From AudioFile
Hesse's philosophical novel about a loner who feels divided in his soul and alienated from life was a cult classic of the 1960s' counterculture. Peter Weller's voice is dry, deep, almost harsh, and through much of the book, his tone is cutting, sardonic, even angry. That's a fitting take on the protagonist, Haller, but it's too much, and the tone would be better with some variation. Weller's voice softens when Haller interacts with others, and in some of the dialogue he brings out a rhythmic lilt that is quite engaging. While a bit uneven, by and large, Weller does this dreamlike yet dour book justice. W.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
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ISBN 13: 9780553255331
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