As much as I loved Demian,
Narcissus and Goldmund is no doubt the most beautiful book I've ever read. Every artist, poet, musician, or keeper of soft thoughts should read this book. I keep thinking about the end of Goldmund's adventures, when the universal mother, or possibly a more specific mother figure, reached in, and pulled out Goldmund's heart. Does anyone have any specific insight as to the significance here?
Also, when Narcissus referred to his moments of doubt, I wonder why Hesse included that in his characterization.
As far as Goldmund is concerned, he seems to take on an agnostic or atheist character.
Where would you put Hesse in terms of Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism, or something else?
His writing is so close to Buddhism, but it isn't Buddhism. I can't classify him. What about you?
Thank you
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