"Steppenwolf" is author Hermann Hesse's tenth book and it would prove to be his most popular - if misunderstood - novel.

Hesse was going through an existential crisis at the time he wrote this book and his protagonist (with whom he shares initials) Harry Heller is a clear standin for the author. Written in manuscript format, we follow Harry as he wanders through a crisis of conscience, seeking meaning for his empty existence. Hesse would later lament that readers did not see the hope and promise in his story, but concentrated too much on Harry's struggles through life.

One of the most important and beloved novels of the early 20th century, "Steppenwolf" is presented here in its original and unabridged format, as translated by Basil Creighton.