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Inside you’ll find valuable insights on Hesse’s Steppenwolf & Siddhartha, including:
Plot
- Chapter-by-chapter summaries
- Clear explanations and analysis
Characters
- Description of major characters–who’s who at a glance
- Character analysis (including Harry Haller and Hermine; Siddhartha, Kamala, and Govinda)
Themes and Background
- General introduction to both novels
- Concise commentaries and discussion of major themes
- Overview of Hesse’s life and work
Study Aids
- Review questions
- Selected bibliography
