Knulp: Three Tales from the Life of Knulp

Synopsis

Published in Germany in 1915, Knulp is a novel written by Hermann Hesse which takes the form of three tales. It centers on the character of a drop-out who perpetually wanders, is dependent on friends, & who refuses to tie himself down to any particular job, place or person. Near its end, disillusioned & weak, he goes into the forest where he begins a conversation with God. He asks God why he, Knulp, hasn't done anything of consequence in life. He could've been a successful doctor or artist; he could've married & peacefully settled down.