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Rosshalde (Paperback, 2003, Picador)

Poŝlibro, 217 paĝoj

Lingvo: English

Eldonita je 30-a de junio 2003 de Picador.

ISBN:
978-0-312-42229-5
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4 steloj (2 recenzoj)

Rosshalde is the classic story of a man torn between obligations to his family and his longing for a spiritual fulfillment that can only be found outside the confines of conventional society. Johann Veraguth, a wealthy, successful artist, is estranged from his wife and stifled by the unhappy union. Veraguth's love for his young son and his fear of drifting rootlessly keep him bound within the walls of his opulent estate, Rosshalde. Yet, when he is shaken by an unexpected tragedy, Veraguth finally finds the courage to leave the desolate safety of Rosshalde and travels to India to discover himself anew.

First published under the same title in German in 1914. English translation by Ralph Manheim published by Jonathan Cape in 1971.

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3.5 ⭐

Continuando la obra de Hesse en orden de publicación —habiéndome saltado Gertrudis por no tenerlo a mano— se nota un avance en la calidad de la prosa del autor. Al contrario que en anteriores obras, nuestro protagonista, Johann Veraguth, se trata de un adulto, calculo que entre 40-50 años y pintor de bastante éxito.

Vive en una profunda pesadumbre debido a su distante relación familiar excepto con su amado hijo pequeño, Pierre, al que realmente adora. Esto le ha hecho centrarse en su trabajo de manera vehemente para apartar los pensamientos de su desdichada vida. Un día un amigo vuelve de la India e intenta convencerlo de que viaje con él, en esta tesitura se tendrá que enfrentar a si mismo para poder discernir si puede sacrificar todo en pos de reconducir su vida.

Teniendo como único escenario Rosshalde, la finca en la que vive, Hesse trata los …

A thoughtful novel

4 steloj

I found this novel to be a beautifully quiet and thoughtful book. Like another recent read, An Amsterdam Affair, it is driven by art and the compulsion to create is a strong theme of the work. Veraguth substitutes artistic acclaim and success for happiness in domestic life choosing to seclude himself in his garden studio rather than working to repair his bitter marriage. Hesse understands his protagonist completely and, since finishing, I have read elsewhere that Rosshalde does reflect his own circumstances at the time of writing. His exploration of a stilted, crumbling relationship is at times painful to read and the whole familial set-up is perfectly illustrated in Veraguth's great masterpiece painting. In contrast, descriptions of the Rosshalde estate are fluid and enticing making the gardens seem like the only warm oasis in a chilly life. For me, Rosshalde was a depressing novel although not unpleasant to read. I …

Temoj

  • Classic fiction
  • Domestic drama