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The narrative explores themes of music, love, and the struggle for creative expression through the experiences of Kuhn, a once-disabled composer. His deep passion for the enigmatic singer Gertrude leads to a complex love triangle, resulting in his emotional turmoil as he loses her to his friend Muoth. As their marriage unravels, Kuhn's involvement intensifies, threatening his well-being. Ultimately, he discovers redemption and healing through his art, culminating in the completion of his opera, which reflects his journey of loss and recovery.

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Dover Thrift Editions: Gertrude, Hermann Hesse, Adele Guggenheimer Lewisohn, Thomas-William Fasano

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2012
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Language
English
Released
2012
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Paperback
Pages
168
ISBN10
0982129890
ISBN13
9780982129890
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First published
1910
Original title
Gertrud
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The narrative explores themes of music, love, and the struggle for creative expression through the experiences of Kuhn, a once-disabled composer. His deep passion for the enigmatic singer Gertrude leads to a complex love triangle, resulting in his emotional turmoil as he loses her to his friend Muoth. As their marriage unravels, Kuhn's involvement intensifies, threatening his well-being. Ultimately, he discovers redemption and healing through his art, culminating in the completion of his opera, which reflects his journey of loss and recovery.