"Beneath the Wheel" by Hermann Hesse is a poignant novel that explores the destructive consequences of societal pressures and academic expectations on the individual. The narrative revolves around Hans Giebenrath, a talented and sensitive young student from a small German town. Sent to a prestigious boarding school, Hans faces an environment marked by intense competition, rigid discipline, and a relentless pursuit of academic success. As Hans strives to meet the overwhelming expectations placed upon him, the novel delves into the toll that this pressure takes on his mental and emotional well-being. "Beneath the Wheel" delves into themes of conformity, the dehumanizing effects of societal expectations, and the price one pays for the relentless pursuit of perfection.
| Page Count | 192 |
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| Narrative Style | A powerful and moving story of a young prodigy's conflict with societal expectations, written with poetic intensity. |
| Persian Title | کتاب اعجوبه اثر هرمان هسه |
| ISBN | 9789645960542 |
| Theme | Literary fiction; a powerful coming-of-age story about the pressures of academic success and societal expectations. |
| Weight | 250 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Format | Paperback |
| Product Type | Printed Book |
| Genre | Coming-of-Age |
| Author | Hermann Hesse |
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