Taiteilijan tarina by Hermann Hesse

"Taiteilijan tarina" by Hermann Hesse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of a young musician who grapples with the complexities of his passion for music, the expectations placed upon him by society, and his own inner conflicts. The narrative lays the foundation for a deep exploration of artistic identity, encompassing themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic purity. The opening of the novel presents a reflective monologue from the main character as he looks back on his life, acknowledging both happiness and sorrow intertwined in his experiences. He reveals the profound impact of music on his existence, describing it as a refuge and a source of inner harmony amidst life's chaos. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist reflects on his formative years, his struggles to embrace his identity as an artist, and the significant relationships that shape his journey, particularly with music and a love interest. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of the conflict between personal aspiration and external pressures as he embarks on his artistic path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
Translator Nieminen, Kaarlo, 1887-1955
Uniform Title Gertrud. Finnish
Title Taiteilijan tarina
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject People with disabilities -- Fiction
Subject Composers -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
eBook-No. 53069
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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