Spirit and Eros (Guomai Classic)

Rational thinkers and emotional artists appreciate each other and complement each other. The author Hesse uses words to find the meaning of life. Because this book contains too much soul exploration, it lacks the ups and downs of the story. I would still recommend his "Siddhartha" first, a Nobel Prize-winning work that tells the story of the change from human nature to Buddha nature in the long river of life. Like a Sanskrit song, the reader gradually calms down. If you ask me what is the use of reading? Can you ask leaders to increase their salary? Can you make your child do homework consciously? Of course not! But it can make your world more than just a salary and a job.

If a wise man does not fall in love, it will be difficult for him to be a wise man with you. Personally, I really like Narcissus. He looks at things very clearly and clearly. I love you, but you are free and never impose your own views on others, just like a teacher or a scholar. Emotionally, he is like a doctor who cannot heal himself. He who lacks the understanding of love the most is the first person to guide Goldmund to face the pursuit of "maternal love". He is a really good person. Although the genius doesn't care too much about mediocrity, fortunately, he always respects all things and respects the choices of others. What kind of fusion is this between the falcon and the bird of paradise? I know that science and art are the most romantic symbiotic relationship.

2025.1.26 This book is very much like the incarnation of Hesse's mental journey. There are many points in the book where you can clearly feel some "truths" that he suddenly realized when he was thinking about the development of the plot and trying to figure out the psychology of the characters. It's like the fog has cleared, Goldmund continues to walk, and Hesse's thoughts are no longer blocked, and his eyes are enlightened. I think Hesse actually explained the two seemingly separate and opposing representatives of spirit and love very well. I initially thought it was the difference between the body and the spirit, and at the beginning I thought it would focus on Narcissus's cultivation process, thereby emphasizing the nobility and importance of the spirit over the body. But I was wrong. He focused on Goldmund's "eros" journey. This kind of life that conforms to inner desires and passions continues. When I despised this lack of restraint with disgust, Hesse said that this is the true way to realize life. Feelings should not be avoided, because feelings are the most real connection between us and the world. Only with this real connection can we understand Only when you are white can you wake up. Hesse told me that chaos is the normal state of the world, so understanding and traveling in chaos are the purest and truest. This is in sharp contrast to Narcissus' state of focusing on spiritual cultivation and avoiding the senses. Just when I thought that Narcissus's experience would highlight and reflect Goldmund's sincerity and courage, Hesse told me that I was wrong again. Narcissus' philosophy is the same as his love, but the paths are different, and in the end they lead to the same destination. Finally, I would like to talk about Narcissus's understanding of Goldmund: This is not just Narcissus' personal feeling, nor is it just another manifestation of love, but the combination and fusion of the fatherhood represented by Narcissus and the motherhood represented by Goldmund. It is the combination of love and spirit, both of which are mentioned in the previous article. Things that have always been in opposition finally merge together, in the most real, pure, and flawless form of emotion. Therefore, this fusion can be called the climax and highlight of the book. It also confirms the reason why the world is so chaotic yet so harmonious, that is, this world is the fusion and movement of everything. I think another thing I didn't understand was the image of mother that Hesse kept mentioning in the middle. I don't know whether it was because I didn't understand it or because Hesse didn't understand it. The last image seemed to be scrawled and ended without much elaboration [Thinking]

The translation is beautiful. After reading the book, I felt a sense of sadness, as if a wonderful relationship had finally come to an end. Most of the article presents the inspiration and influence of Narcissus on Goldmund. How lucky you are to have such a good soul friend in your life, who can show you the way, guide you like a lighthouse, and in the end allow you to return to your true nature. However, at the end of the article, it finally reveals Goldmund's influence and influence on Narcissus. The spirit conveyed in the book has been sublimated. This is actually a mutual achievement and a two-way love. In the end, Goldmund said: The meaning of my life is to win you! It's so touching!

When I read "The Moon and Sixpence" before, it was hard to understand why this book was so famous, hard to identify with the thoughts and concepts in it, and even harder to like this book. After reading "Spirit and Eros", I personally feel that it is the same type of book, but it is better than "The Moon and Sixpence", I agree with it more, and I am more moved. I recommend everyone to read it.

This book made me see the grandeur of life and the insignificance of myself. They seemed to know that they were on the right path, but I still don't know where my path is. On their way, they also have their own experiences, struggles, and sublimations, but my life is a boring blank piece of paper with no beginning to write on. It is so difficult to live out oneself and live as oneself, but they have been walking on this path unswervingly. . He enjoyed everything that his senses brought to him: love, killing, tranquility, sin, death, and peace. He was definitely not a good person who conformed to the standard definition of the current social rules, but the dean accepted everything about him. They were two sides of the same body, independent and unified. It was really a shock to the depths of my soul. It made me realize how shallow and single-minded we are in evaluating ourselves and others. A few words and a few labels seem to completely understand a person. How rough and casual the way we treat our own lives is. In fact, life is so contradictory, rich, mysterious and worthy of exploration. Warn yourself here, don't waste your life.

In 1930, he published "Spirit and Eros" (Narziss und Goldmund), which is often literally translated as "Narziss and Goldmund".

It touches me more than any love story, perhaps because the love between the two has transcended the ordinary. Let's look at the sincere confessions between the two parties before Goldmund's death—— "Among all the people, you are the only one who can make me love. Do you know what this means? It means clear springs in the desert and flowering trees in the wilderness. It is because of you that my heart has not withered, and there is still a place in my soul where divine grace can reach." "Narzis, half the meaning of my life is to win you."

Creation at the bottom of the ultimate soul abyss...

Look at things perceptually to receive information, judge irrational behaviors and take actions based on rationality based on vigilance (without violating the basic principles of contemporary morality, personal principles and bottom line)

A lifelong search that cannot be given up, looking for others, looking for myself, and looking for the future. Some people are lucky enough to find it, and some people are not. No matter what the situation is, each has its own flavor. All the luck and misfortune, only you know. Life is chaotic, maybe you can make it orderly. There is gain, there is growth, there is regret, there is unwillingness, there is chagrin, there is repentance... All things in the world finally converge on "me", and "me" becomes complete. Don't give up searching and exploring.

Someone else recommended it to me, it's really good [face covering]

It is a rare good book, and the text is beautifully translated. The lives of Goldmund and Narcissus are particularly outstanding, and their Platonic love is great.

After reading this book, I immediately read Demian, only to realize that I had forgotten to write a review. Since I prefer to understand conceptual symbols rather than perceptual abilities, I was more sympathetic to Narcissus at first glance... And then gradually became impressed by Narcissus's rational depth and analytical power in the process! Seriously speaking, although Goldmund's wandering life occupies the main part, what I felt in it was a fleeting vision like a dream (but the Black Death episode was really impressive, like a desperate dance of death and madness, like watching the grand tragedy of human destiny). And in the dialogue with Na Ge, I was even more inspired. The above is my perspective, but in fact Hesse is very comprehensive in terms of imagination and understanding and depth of thought! It integrates the thoughts very completely and also shows the characteristics of the main character. I think this is an improvement compared to ten years ago (Demian's version). Of course I like them all and highly recommend all Hesse's books! Okay, now the product brain will start to talk about some things that are not there, and there will be spoilers.

Reason and desire are not only opposites, but also intertwined and entangled. The entanglement of love and desire will eventually bring about emptiness. Perhaps rational pursuit can fill this shortcoming.

A life run through by sadness. Perhaps Narziss is right. Those in authority are braver than bystanders. However, the suffering is too heavy and makes people feel that perfection does not exist at all. This is such a despairing reality.

The holy and noble monk of Narcissus and the bohemian artist of Goldmund. Their friendship makes me yearn for it. It is a kind of spiritual resonance, soul partners, and mutual achievement. Whether it is spirit or love, they all exude a spicy fragrance. Listen to your heart and pursue your own path in life!

The collision of reason and desire, whether they are together or separated, they both love each other deeply and are attracted to each other [almost crying] [almost crying] [almost crying] The last confession of our final reunion. We missed each other deeply on countless nights. You let me return to my nature and let me go. You respected my choice and did not make any efforts to hold me back. But you left endless thoughts in my absence. When we met again, you rescued me from the gallows without hesitation. People who have never known horses cared about my horses. When I felt endless fear and loneliness, the first thing I thought of was you. When I killed someone and crawled hard in the snowy night, you were the one I thought of. Although I have experienced the joy of sex with every woman, I still miss you. In the end, I am about to die, but I just want to talk to you more. We are special existences that cannot be erased in each other's hearts. From the first sight, we were deeply attracted to each other. Finally, thank you for being in my life, my dear Narcissus [almost crying] [almost crying] [almost crying]

It made me discover myself, but unfortunately my level is not good enough and I need to grow for many more years to experience it. Thank you Hesse, and it's a pity we didn't meet earlier.

This is the first Hesse book I have read. When I read this book, I was very excited. Why? I think it's because I saw in the book the kind of resonance between souls that I yearn for, the kind of understanding between Goldmund and Narcissus that they can understand each other without speaking, and the description of desire. When I saw Goldmund leave the monastery under the guidance of Narcissus and his own epiphany to find the feeling of "mother" and indulge in desire, I had two feelings: his excessive desire made me uncomfortable, and his state of freedom in experiencing life made me yearn for it. I was conflicted throughout the process. I thought carefully about what these two people represent. Goldmund's lively and enthusiastic pursuit of feelings in life may symbolize desire; Narcissus' rigorous and quiet pursuit of academic ideas may symbolize spirit. Desire and spirit need to coexist, and neither can be too much. Just like Goldmund experienced such a life full of desires, and later experienced aging and frustration, he will understand that spiritual resonance is indispensable when he approaches death. And Narcissus will also understand what Goldmund said after his death: "How are you going to die without a mother, Narcissus? One cannot love without a mother, and one cannot die without a mother." He will understand that life requires desire.

It was so shocking. My heart trembled and my soul trembled after reading it. Hesse's beautiful and delicate writing style and profound and intelligent thoughts brought me countless spiritual pleasures. I am grateful for encountering such a beautiful book. The two protagonists were portrayed so clearly. Narcissus' reason and wisdom, Goldmund's sensibility and romance, all deeply touched my soul, and I cried madly countless times.

Although different characters have different experiences, they ultimately reach the same destination by different paths. There are many ways to live. Don't regret your choices and live the life you want.

The content of this book is different from my first impression. Two completely different people who understand each other seem to me more like the two sides of people and the different choices of one person. Just like life or thinking, different people have different talents, pursuits, and ideas. If you choose the path that suits you, just stay firm and be yourself.

This is a book about the life of an artist who pursues self-growth and self-realization. Until the passing of life, we may not know the meaning of a lifetime of hardship and joy, or it may be meaningless. In short, reading this book can bring us thinking about life.

My words are too mediocre to express my love for this book. Reading it over and over again is very healing.

This book is a book of Hesse's self-exploration. I think the author is exploring short-term love and high-level spiritual pursuits, exploring and hoping to achieve a balanced state. There seems to be no precise answer at the end of the story, but the ability to resonate with the author and integrate with the world during reading also reduces the constraints on oneself in this regard.

I like the book very much. Narcissus and Goldmund is the embodiment of reason and emotion. Goldmund's behavior is what Narcissus wants but cannot have. He is the complement of his emotions. True friends

This book, like Hesse's other works, is written in a similar writing style, and the storyline is similar to his other works. Compared with his other works, this book may be considered better. Readers may have different perspectives, so this book is still not as good as "Siddhartha".

How should a person die if he has no mother? I just hope that the road from the Bishop's City to Mariabronn Monastery will go on forever. The extremely fast rhythm goes through the lives of Narcissus and Goldmund, and the beautiful melody creates a pure spiritual epic. The duality of spirit and love is not unified, but it is sublimated in the monastery like never before. It wanders all the way, sings and dances all the way to peace, pursues wisdom all life, and guides cognition all life. The journey to the episcopal city is far away, and selflessness encompasses the whole world and the journey of life. The church of the monastery is vast, containing the ephemeral flowers of eternal time and reason.

The whole of one person reveals two protagonists