(1877–1962), German-born Swiss novelist and poet. His work reflects his interest in spiritual values as expressed in Eastern religion and his involvement in Jungian analysis. Notable works: Siddhartha (1922), Steppenwolf (1927), and The Glass Bead Game (1943). Nobel Prize for Literature (1946).
Definition of Hesse, Hermann in US English:
Hesse, Hermann
proper nounˈhesə
(1877–1962), Swiss novelist and poet, born in Germany. His work reflects his interest in spiritual values as expressed in Eastern religion and his involvement in Jungian analysis. Notable works: Siddhartha (1922), Steppenwolf (1927), and The Glass Bead Game (1943). Nobel Prize for Literature (1946).