{"product_id":"demian","title":"Demian by Hermann Hesse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDemian\u003c\/em\u003e, Hermann Hesse follows Emil Sinclair from childhood through young adulthood as he encounters Demian, a mysterious older boy who opens his eyes to a world beyond conventional morality and religion. The novel moves through friendship, betrayal, and spiritual searching, with Hesse using the relationship as a way to explore individuation and the cost of becoming yourself. The prose is lyrical and introspective, more interested in inner transformation than plot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eWHY WE PICKED IT\u003cbr\u003eBecause it is one of Hesse's most accessible novels and a touchstone for readers discovering philosophical fiction. \u003cem\u003eDemian\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong pick for fans of Hesse's other work, coming‑of‑age readers, and anyone interested in spiritual seeking and self‑discovery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e• Author: Hermann Hesse\u003cbr\u003e• Publisher: Harper Perennial\u003cbr\u003e• Publication Date: June 2, 1999\u003cbr\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e• ISBN: 9780060931919\u003cbr\u003e• Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cedar Leaf Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45022287003692,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2234\/1420\/files\/Screenshot2025-12-03at10.36.24.png?v=1764776189","url":"https:\/\/cedarleafbooks.com\/products\/demian","provider":"Cedar Leaf Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}