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    Journey to the Unconscious: An Examination of Paths to Enlightenment in Hermann Hesse's Works

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    Lee, Victoria B.
    Item Type
    Thesis
    Advisor
    Gray, Sally H.
    Committee
    Holt, D. Lynn
    Potter, Edward T.
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    Abstract
    Over the course of this thesis, three of Hermann Hesse’s novels will be examined – Demian (1919), Der Steppenwolf (1927), and Siddhartha (1922) – as performative texts in order to demonstrate how Hesse presents a blueprint of ideal paths to personal enlightenment through common themes that flow through his works, such as breaking out, creation and destruction, and Jungian archetypes. These themes will be compared to Nietzsche’s work on the transformation of the soul. Each of these performative texts by Hesse present a unique opportunity, not only to enjoy a masterful tale of such vivid characters, but also a chance for readers to discover for themselves a new access to peace of mind.
    Degree
    Master of Arts
    College
    College of Arts & Sciences
    Department
    Department of Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures
    URI
    https://hdl.handle.net/11668/20744
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    Mississippi State University Libraries
    395 Hardy Rd
    P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762-5408
    (662) 325-7668
    (662) 325-0011
    (662) 325-8183
    Contact repository admin Report a problem Terms of use Privacy policy Accessibility MSU Legal