Demian

From a young age, Emil Sinclair finds himself living in two different worlds: one of cleanliness and order with a moral clarity, and the other of disorder and scandal, containing the ugly behaviors and moral ambiguities that society hides. His guide through both worlds is Max Demian, a mysterious peer who seems to possess special insight into the human condition.Demian was first published in 1919 under the pseudonym Emil Sinclair. The novel had an enormous impact on German youth of the time, and has remained influential as a coming-of-age story and exploration of Jungian themes.Perfect for readers who appreciate philosophical coming-of-age fiction and psychological depth, Demian explores the tension between the safe, conventional world and the wilder forces within us all.