Strange News from Another Star, and Other Tales

By Hermann Hesse,

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Eight brief works by the German writer explore dimensions of the subconscious and the human soul

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1 author picked Strange News from Another Star, and Other Tales as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jude Berman

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The worn and dog-eared copy of Strange News From Another Star has graced my bookshelf for almost 50 years. (Note that this and not the more recent edition, which is missing some of the best original stories, is what I’m recommending.)

Hesse spoke to me at a time in my life when I didn’t realize fiction existed that could reflect my own metaphysical experiences. His stories mirrored my own dreams and visions and confirmed that I wasn’t alone in the world. And he did this in a timeless way that embraced the philosophical along with the political.

From Jude's list on metaphysical and visionary stories with a call for social justice.