The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse by Hermann Hesse

The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse

304 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Translated and with an introduction by Jack Zipes A collection of twenty-two fairy tales by the Nobel Prize-winning novelist, most translated into English for the first time, show the influence of German Romanticism, psychoanalysis, and Eastern re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
inspiring 57%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
relaxing 28%
informative 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.97

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