The Steppenwolf

The soul’s quest for self-discovery never ends, especially for Harry Haller-universally known as the Steppenwolf. After a life spent in self-imposed isolation, Harry meets the mysterious Hermine and becomes captivated by her intoxicating power. Through their nighttime adventures the Steppenwolf experiences the decadent excesses of the bourgeoise society he always despised. Harry becomes a man divided-lost in an underground world of pleasure and set on a collision course with his innermost desires.

There has never been a translation that captures the essence of Hermann Hesse’s own spiritual questioning until now. Kurt Beals restores the original meaning of this twisted German tale in a recognizably modern voice. Beals’ expert introduction traces the impact of The Steppenwolf for readers seeking meaning during the upheaval of worldwide conflicts, the onslaught of new technologies, and life’s uncertainties. This revolutionary translation is the only way to experience the novel as Hesse envisioned it nearly 100 years ago.