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Set in a strict early twentieth-century German boarding school, the narrative explores the life of Hans Giebenrath, a gifted student grappling with intense academic pressures and the challenges of conformity. As he strives for intellectual growth, he faces the emotional and psychological burdens imposed by a rigid educational system, highlighting the tension between individuality and societal expectations. This coming-of-age tale delves into the profound impact of educational demands on personal identity and well-being.
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Beneath the Wheel, Hermann Hesse
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Beneath the Wheel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hermann Hesse
- Publisher
- Picador
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 031242230X
- ISBN13
- 9780312422301
- Description
- Set in a strict early twentieth-century German boarding school, the narrative explores the life of Hans Giebenrath, a gifted student grappling with intense academic pressures and the challenges of conformity. As he strives for intellectual growth, he faces the emotional and psychological burdens imposed by a rigid educational system, highlighting the tension between individuality and societal expectations. This coming-of-age tale delves into the profound impact of educational demands on personal identity and well-being.