Gertrude

Summary

The novel «Gertrude» by Hermann Hesse tells the story of the life and creative journey of the composer Kuhn. The main character, Kuhn, reminisces about his youth when he studied at the conservatory and met the singer Gertrude and her husband Heinrich Müller. Kuhn falls in love with Gertrude, but she marries Heinrich. Despite this, their friendship endures, and Kuhn writes an opera in which Gertrude plays the lead role. Through music and art, Kuhn finds solace and meaning in life, overcoming personal suffering and disappointments. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, creativity, and the inner struggles of a person.