Hermann Hesse Singapore dream and other adventures

travel writings from an Asian journey

"In 1911, Hermann Hesse sailed through southeastern Asian waters on a trip that would define much of his later writing. Hesse brings his unique eye to scenes such as adventures in a rickshaw, watching foreign theater performances, exploring strange floating cities on stilts, and luxuriating in the simple beauty of the lush natural landscape. Even in the doldrums of travel, he records his experience with faithful humor, wit, and sharp observation, offering a broad vision of travel in the early 1900s"--Back...

Engels | 141 pagina's | Shambhala Publications, Inc, Boulder, Colorado | 2018

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