Kafka's Stories Compared
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This 9 page paper describes and compares the Franz Kafka stories, 'The Judgement' (1913) and 'The Metamorphosis' (1915).
Filename: Metajudg.wps

Herman Hesse's 'Damien'
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A 4 page review of theme, character, and structure in Herman Hesse's 'Damien.' Meanings, metaphors, and characteristics of the novel are examined. No Bibliography.
Filename: Damien.wps

Herman Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund
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A 7 page research paper on Hermann Hesse's novel of the same name. The writer details the themes of the novel, and relates them to the story and the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Narcissu.wps

Intellectualism in Hesse's 'The Glass Bead Game'
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A five page paper looking at Hermann Hesse's last and most provocative novel in terms of its treatment of intellectualism in the modern world. The paper centers on the motif of the Glass Bead Game, and argues that it is impossible to play the Game as an intellectual discipline because its truths can only be glimpsed as brief snatches in the midst of real life. No additional sources.
Filename: KBhesse.rtf

Siddhartha and Govinda
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A six-page paper based on these central characters in Hermann Hesse’s classic novel Siddhartha. The paper compares these two characters in terms of their spiritual quest, concluding that there are many paths for seekers to take in attaining Nirvana. No additional sources.
Filename: KBsidd.wps