Nataša Pantović reviewed Demian by Hermann Hesse (Perennial classics)
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5 stars
A Spiritual Journey with Hesse — Timeless, Transformative, and Profound - Read it many times
Reading Demian was more than just reading a novel—it was stepping onto a spiritual path. Hesse takes us on an unforgettable inner journey through Demian’s childhood, youth, and adolescence, guiding us gently but powerfully toward the mysteries of the self and the soul.
Hesse’s wisdom feels endless. His prose is both beautiful and profound, and every sentence carries layers of meaning that unfold the more you reflect on them. I first discovered Hesse when I was 16, and it was a turning point in my life. His books cracked something open in me—a curiosity about the spiritual, a longing for deeper truth, and a hunger to understand God in a personal and honest way.
Demian wasn’t just a book — it was a divine discovery. Hesse became my first Guru, and his words my earliest teachings on the sacredness of the inner world. I’ve continued on my spiritual path ever since, and I always trace it back to those first pages.
This book, like many of Hesse’s, is a light in the darkness. A guide. A friend. A treasure.