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Narcissus and Goldmund

By: Hermann Hesse
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of a passionate yet uneasy friendship between two men of opposite character. Narcissus, an ascetic instructor at a cloister school, has devoted himself solely to scholarly and spiritual pursuits. One of his students is the sensual, restless Goldmund, who is immediately drawn to his teacher's fierce intellect and sense of discipline. When Narcissus persuades the young student that he is not meant for a life of self-denial, Goldmund sets off in pursuit of aesthetic and physical pleasures, a path that leads him to a final, unexpected reunion with Narcissus.

©1957 Herman Hesse (P)2009 BBC Audio Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction World Literature Student
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One of the most enjoyable books I have had the pleasure to come across. Superb narration.

Epic

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Great book. Well narrated. Another Hesse masterpiece. I feel sad after the end though

Why do I feel sad after this?

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Another wonderful reading by Simon Vance. This is a beautiful story that is evocatively told.

A Gem.

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An epic tale that tastefully, deeply and provocatively deals with so many concepts that are still so relevant to the human experience almost a century later. Thoroughly enjoyed this exploration of spirituality, sensuality, and life itself. Highly recommend it to anyone who also struggles at the boundary of the material and spiritual worlds

A beautiful tale beautifully told.

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It was not what I expected. A really beautiful story about the journey of a youth drinking from the cup of life as he travels medieval Europe. thoroughly engrossing.

What does Simon Vance bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Simon is a fantastic narrator with a smooth voice and a great accent which carries well while listening in a vehicle or relaxing. He brought the book and the characters to life.

Enchanting

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so much wisdom.and insight from Hesse. I had tried reading the book but found it not too easy a read. very much enjoyed this audio version.

a fascinating search for meaning love and life.

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so..many.... binaries...

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