Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp
Author: Hermann Hesse
Published in Germany in 1915, Knulp is a novel written by Hermann Hesse which takes the form of three tales. It centers on the character of a drop-out who perpetually wanders, is dependent on friends, & who refuses to tie himself down to any particular job, place or person. Near its end, disillusioned & weak, he goes into the forest where he begins a conversation with God…..Read More
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