Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse was born in Calw, Württemberg, Germany on July 2nd, 1877 and passed away at the age of 85 on August 9th, 1962.

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Hermann Hesse Stats: The highest rated book by Hermann Hesse on Book Notification is Narcissus and Goldmund / Death and the Lover, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Siddhartha, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Hermann Hesse on Book Notification is Siddhartha, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Steppenwolf, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Hermann Hesse books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Siddhartha, The Steppenwolf, and Narcissus and Goldmund / Death and the Lover.

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are Siddhartha, Demian, and Other Writings, The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse, and Hours in the Garden and Other Poems.

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are If The War Goes On, The Hesse/Mann Letters, and Short Literature History.

List of Hermann Hesse Anthologies in Publication Order

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Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse (Hermann Karl Hesse) was born on July 2nd, 1877. Hermann passed away August 9th, 1962 at 85 years old. Hermann Hesse was born in Calw, Württemberg, Germany.

Hermann Hesse is known for writing in the Literary Fiction genre.

Hermann Hesse had written 13 standalone novels, starting with Peter Camenzind in 1904. The most recently released novel was The Glass Bead Game / Magister Ludi, which was released in 1943.

Hermann Hesse also wrote the Short Story Collections series which has 8 books including Strange News from Another Star and Poems.

Hermann Hesse: Awards & Accolades

Hesse's book, The Glass Bead Game / Magister Ludi was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1944.

Hermann Hesse: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Glass Bead Game / Magister Ludi was a The Telegraph: 100 Novels Everyone Should Read Selection in 2009 and an Entertainment Weekly: Top 100 Novels Selection in 2013.
  • Siddhartha has made several lists including:
    1. The Telegraph: 50 Best Cult Books Selection in 2016.
    2. PBS: The Great American Read Selection in 2018.
    3. Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge Selection in 2007.

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Fans of Hermann Hesse also enjoy these authors:

  1. Paulo Coelho, author of: The Alchemist.
  2. Ernest Hemingway, author of: The Old Man and the Sea.
  3. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of: The Great Gatsby.
  4. J.D. Salinger, author of: The Catcher in the Rye.
  5. Fyodor Dostoevsky, author of: Crime and Punishment.
  6. Virginia Woolf, author of: To the Lighthouse.
  7. Elie Wiesel, author of The Night Trilogy Series.
  8. Franz Kafka, author of: The Metamorphosis.
  9. Eleanor Catton, author of: The Luminaries.
  10. James Joyce, author of: Dubliners.

Hermann Hesse: F.A.Q

When was Hermann Hesse Born?

Hermann Hesse was born on July 2nd, 1877.

When did Hermann Hesse die?

Hermann Hesse died on August 9th, 1962 at 85 years old.

Where was Hermann Hesse Born?

Hermann Hesse was born in Calw, Württemberg, Germany.

What was the first book Hermann Hesse wrote?

The first book written by Hermann Hesse was Peter Camenzind, published in 1904.

What was the most recent book Hermann Hesse wrote?

His most recently released work was Trees (a short story) on May 3rd, 2022.

What is the most popular book by Hermann Hesse?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Hermann Hesse book is Siddhartha. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Siddhartha (7.76)
  2. The Steppenwolf (7.6)
  3. Narcissus and Goldmund / Death and the Lover (8.4)
  4. Demian (8.5)
  5. The Glass Bead Game / Magister Ludi (8)

What genres does Hermann Hesse Write?

Hermann Hesse primarily writes in the Literary Fiction genre. His work includes sub-genres such as Social Commentary, Psychological Fiction, and Coming-of-Age.

How many books has Hermann Hesse written?

Hermann Hesse has written 26 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 13 Standalone Novels, 8 Short Story Collections, 5 Non-Fiction.

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