I love Herman Hesse

“We are sun and moon, dear friend; we are sea and land. It is not our purpose to become each other; it is to recognize each other, to learn to see the other and honor him for what he is: each the other's opposite and complement.”

Hermann Hesse, Narcissus and Goldmund

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okaybut · 56-60, M

Nice quote...I read one of his books in my 20s. I have to think about it again...

Soossie

@okaybut

His got quite a few which are worth reading … he’s a great writer and poet ….

okaybut · 56-60, M

@Soossie I read his Thus Said Zarathustra. But that 35 years ago... What is your fav of his?

Soossie

@okaybut

Thus Said Zarathustra is written by Nietzsche …

My favorite book by him is Demian…

But there are other books like

Steppenwolf (he won a Nobel prize for this one,

Siddhartha,

Narcissus and Goldmund

okaybut · 56-60, M

@Soossie Opps...yes...now I remember that book!

okaybut · 56-60, M

@okaybut I dont think I have read any of his then. I am going to put Demian on top of my next read list.

Soossie

@okaybut

I hope that you will find it worth reading…

okaybut · 56-60, M

@Soossie I just might start reading it now. Too many academic books over the last while....need a break. And I am going to trust your pick. 😀

okaybut · 56-60, M

@Soossie Enjoying it so far...I like his simple writing style...but I kind of feel there is a layer below that is coming.

Soossie

@okaybut

Uh, that was quick … I’m glad that you like it so far… I’m sure that you will be enjoying reading the rest of it…

okaybut · 56-60, M

@Soossie Yes, I needed to start reading a good story. I will let you know...but so far enjoying it. 😀