Narcissus and Goldmund

Main Ideas

• The contrast between the spiritual and sensual aspects of human nature, represented through the characters of Narcissus and Goldmund.
• The search for life's meaning and self-discovery through different paths: religious asceticism and artistic creation.
• The theme of friendship and mutual influence between two opposing personalities.
• Exploration of the nature of art and its role in human life.
• The issue of freedom and responsibility in choosing one's life path.
• The interconnection between life and death, as well as their inevitability.