
Narcissus and Goldmund
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Narrated by:
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Simon Vance
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By:
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Hermann Hesse
Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of a passionate yet uneasy friendship between two men of opposite character. Narcissus, an ascetic instructor at a cloister school, has devoted himself solely to scholarly and spiritual pursuits. One of his students is the sensual, restless Goldmund, who is immediately drawn to his teacher's fierce intellect and sense of discipline. When Narcissus persuades the young student that he is not meant for a life of self-denial, Goldmund sets off in pursuit of aesthetic and physical pleasures, a path that leads him to a final, unexpected reunion with Narcissus.
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A classic by Herman Hesse
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Narcissus appears at the beginning and end of Goldmund's life and wanderings. Theirs is an enduring, passive, and spiritual love.
Narcissus' name is changed to John when he takes his priestly vows (also an allusion to Jesus' disciple "whom he loved")...for everyone except Goldmund, who interchanges Narcissus and John briefly, but in the end, he is once again Narcissus to Goldmund. The names Narcissus and Goldmund are highly symbolic.
The book is a very comfortable read and recommended.
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Genius
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The story
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Regardless of where we stand, the discussions presented on this story between Narcissus and Goldmund and the contemplations are very profound and provoking. The performance of the narrator is outstanding and the story is marvelous.
What a story
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Strangely Enjoyable
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lots to think about
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well worth a listen.
Beautifully Crafted Insights
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