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The Prodigy

Paperback • 1961 • English

The Prodigy

By Hermann Hesse

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Hermann Hesse The Prodigy "But supposing I fail," said Hans timidly. "Fail?" The vicar stood there. "Failure is simply impossible. Quite impossible." This novel is Hermann Hesse's indictment of conventional education. It is the story of a brilliant young boy whose spirit is systematically broken by his parents and teachers; over-anxious about his success, they forget to consider his health and happiness. Out of his attitude to such treatment Hesse developed his views on the value of Eastern ed...Show more

Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers
Historical crime and mysteries
Comic (humorous) crime and mystery

Book details

ISBN

9780140037555

Published year

1961

Language

English

Original title

The Prodigy

Format

Paperback

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