Beneath the Wheel -- Hermann Hesse

<p>Hermann Hesse's "Beneath the Wheel" is a thought-provoking and moving coming-of-age tale about academic pressures and an attempt for uniqueness in a conformist society. The novel is set in a strict early twentieth-century German boarding school and follows the lives of Hans Giebenrath, a gifted student who struggles with academic demands and cultural conformity. While attempting to grow intellectually, he is dealing with the emotional and psychological toll that this rigid system exacts.</p><p><br></p><p>Hesse's powerful prose dives into a young man's head, exploring the struggle between personal impulses and society demands. "Beneath the Wheel" is a touching examination of the sacrifices people make in pursuit of achievement and the cost they pay for abandoning their true selves.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Hermann Hesse<br><b>Publisher:</b> Happy Hour Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/12/2023<br><b>Pages:</b> 146<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.85lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9789358484342<p></p>