All interpretation, all psychology, all attempts to make things comprehensible, require the medium of theories, mythologies, and lies. - Hermann Hesse

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All interpretation, all psychology, all attempts to make things comprehensible, require the medium of theories, mythologies, and lies.

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About Hermann Hesse

Hermann Karl Hesse (2 July 1877 – 9 August 1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His most famous works include Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game (also known as Magister Ludi) all of which explore an individual's search for spirituality.

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Native Name: Hermann Karl Hesse
Alternative Names: Hh. Hesse Herman Hesse

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