Boccaccio

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Hermann Hesse erhebt Giovanni Boccaccio, indem er sich selber klein macht. Boccaccio habe zehnmal besser schreiben können als er. Aus der Vita des Poeten sei wenig überliefert. Hesses Essay gerät schmal. Zwei Drittel des Textes nehmen auch noch die Besprechung des Dekameron ein. Besonders gefallen Hesse zwei Geschichten, zunächst einmal die neunte Novelle des fünften Tages.[3] Darin erzählt Fiammetta von Liebenden, die nach bösen Zwischenfällen doch noch zum Happyend kommen. Das ist jene Geschichte von Federigo deghli Alberighi und seinem Falken. Federigo setzt der Geliebten, als sie ihn besucht, das Tier vor. Und da ist noch die sechste Novelle des vierten Tages.[4] Filostrato erzählt von unglücklicher Liebe, Gabriotto und Andreuola erzählen sich ihre Träume. Da stirbt doch Gabriotto überraschend in den Armen der Geliebten. Hesse schwärmt von "solchen Schönheiten".

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Hermann Hesse, born on July 2, 1877, in Calw, Germany, was a literary titan whose works have left an indelible mark on 20th-century literature. Hesse's writing is deeply introspective, often exploring themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and the duality of human nature. His most celebrated works, such as "Steppenwolf," "Siddhartha," and "The Glass Bead Game," delve into the complexities of the human psyche and the quest for enlightenment.Hesse's life was as tumultuous as his characters' journeys. He grappled with personal crises, including a mental breakdown and the turmoil of two world wars, which profoundly influenced his writing. His works often reflect his disdain for the industrialization and materialism of modern society, advocating instead for a return to nature and inner peace.A notable controversy in Hesse's life was his outspoken pacifism during World War I, which alienated him from many of his contemporaries. However, this stance also endeared him to a younger generation of readers disillusioned by the horrors of war. Hesse's influence extends to contemporary writers and thinkers, including the Beat Generation and countercultural movements of the 1960s, who found resonance in his themes of rebellion and spiritual seeking.Hesse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946, cementing his legacy as a visionary author. His revolutionary ideas on individuality, self-exploration, and the interconnectedness of all life continue to inspire readers worldwide, making Hermann Hesse a timeless figure in literary history.

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