Hermann Hesse

Known for: Writing

Born: July 1, 1877 in Calw, Germany - Died: August 8, 1962

Hermann Karl Hesse was a German-born poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an individual's search for authenticity, self-knowledge and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.