Description
Author Hermann Hesse
Translator: Ralph Manheim
Publisher Bantam Books
Format mass market paperback
Condition Very good with age tanning
Summary
Stories of Five Decades is a masterful collection of twenty-three short stories by Nobel Prize-winning author Hermann Hesse, showcasing the evolution of his literary voice over fifty years. Translated by Ralph Manheim, this volume offers a rare and intimate window into Hesse's philosophical and psychological landscape, from the youthful idealism of his early tales to the contemplative mysticism of his later works. Including stories such as “Harry, the Steppenwolf,” this collection bridges the inner lives of men and women grappling with identity, art, war, and the eternal search for meaning. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee of Hesse or discovering him anew, these stories reveal the heart of an artist who never stopped seeking truth through words. This Bantam paperback edition, with evocative cover art and vintage character, is a must-have for literary collectors and lovers of 20th-century European literature.