Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp by Hermann Hesse

Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp

Hermann Hesse with Ralph Manheim (Translator)

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113 pages | first published 1915

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Published in Germany in 1915, Knulp is a novel written by Hermann Hesse which takes the form of three tales. It centers on the character of a drop-out who perpetually wanders, is dependent on friends, & who refuses to tie himself down to any p...
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Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 31%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
mysterious 12%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.77

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