Narcissus and Goldmund

Two friends at a medieval monastery follow opposite paths—Narcissus remains as a monk and scholar while Goldmund wanders the world as an artist and lover. Hesse's richly sensory novel explores the tension between the life of the mind and the life of the senses, spirit and flesh, timeless ideas and mortal beauty.

Narcissus and Goldmund was written by Hermann Hesse, from Germany. First published in 1930.

Narcissus and Goldmund has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1930.

Narcissus and Goldmund is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in duality, art, spirit.

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Narcissus and Goldmund is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Narcissus and Goldmund originates from Germany's literary tradition. Explore more books from Germany on our country page.