Der Garten von Hermann Hesse

Hermann Hesse is not only one of the most widely read German authors worldwide, but he also had a strong connection to nature and gardening, from which he drew inspiration and which was essential as the foundation of his work. Hesse's garden in Gaienhofen on the western shore of Lake Constance is the only one he designed and cultivated according to his own ideas. There, he lived by the principle of self-sufficiency—long before the trend of rural living became popular. He aimed to make a statement against the general trends of industrialization, urbanization, alienation, and dehumanization. His garden was restored and revived by Eva Eberwein. Today, it attracts literature enthusiasts and gardening lovers from around the world. The book takes us into the world of Hermann Hesse at that time, vividly and sensitively portraying his motivations.