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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
- 2023
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- Title
- Beneath the Wheel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hermann Hesse
- Publisher
- Happy Hour Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9789358484342
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, World Literature, Philosophical Topics, Love, Classics, Friendship, German Literature, Germany, School, Death, Society, Teens, Suicide, Boarding School
- First published
- 1906
- Original title
- Unterm Rad
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- 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.