Demian is a novel by Hermann Hesse that was first published in 1919. Explore a plot summary, an in-depth analysis of Emil Sinclair, and important quotes.

Summary

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Characters

See a complete list of the characters in Demian and in-depth analyses of Emil Sinclair, Max Demian, and Frau Eva.

Literary Devices

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Quotes

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Quick Quizzes

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Essays

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Further Study

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