Klingsor's Last Summer

Interesting Facts

• The book is written in the form of a diary and presents the artist's reflections on life, art, and death.
• The main character, Klingsor, is an alter ego of Hermann Hesse himself, making the work autobiographical.
• The story takes place over one summer, symbolizing the brevity and fleeting nature of life.
• The work is rich with vivid descriptions of nature, reflecting Hesse's love for landscape painting.
• The book was written during a period when Hesse was experiencing a personal crisis, which is reflected in the somber and philosophical tone of the work.