Stages of Development and Artistic-Philosophical Evolution in Hermann Hesse’s Works

Abstract

This article analyzes the stages of development in Hermann Hesse's creative work, as well as the evolution of changes in his poetic system and the concept of the hero, using an evolutionary approach. The research employs biographical-contextual, comparative-typological, and motivational analysis methods. The results indicate a consistent deepening of the "inner journey" paradigm throughout Hesse's works. The study further clarifies the criteria for periodization in literary studies.