Narcissus and Goldmund Author:Herman Hesse Hesse's novel of two medieval men, one quietly content with his religion and monastic life, the other in fervent search of more worldly salvation. This conflict between flesh and spirit, between emotional and contemplative man, was a life study for Hesse. It is a theme that transcends all time.
Herman Hesse is a masterful writer, and Narcissus and Goldmund is no exception. The story is about two very different men living in the Middle Ages, and the connection and contrast between them.