Knulp

About “Knulp”

Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp is a novella by Hermann Hesse, published in 1915 by S. Fischer Verlag. It consists of three stories about a tramp named Knulp. Hesse wrote these stories between 1907 and 1914. The tales are part of a larger set of stories known as the “Gerbersau” tales. The book explores the life and experiences of Knulp, a wandering figure who reflects themes of freedom, isolation, and personal search. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)