Hermann Hesse Anthologies books in order

Anthologies featuring works by Hermann Hesse alongside other authors, including classic novellas and holiday fiction collections.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Spells of Enchantment 1991 Hermann Hesse Buy
2 50 Classic Novellas 2011 Hermann Hesse Buy
3 A Very German Christmas 2020 Hermann Hesse Buy

Hermann Hesse’s stories and novellas have been anthologized alongside other major writers in several collections. Spells of Enchantment (1991) is a broad fairy tale anthology that includes some of Hesse’s imaginative shorter fiction. 50 Classic Novellas (2011) compiles mid-length works by authors from around the world, drawing on Hesse’s contribution to the novella form.

A Very German Christmas (2020) collects holiday-themed writing from German-language authors across several centuries. These anthologies offer a good way to sample Hesse’s work in context with other writers who influenced or were influenced by him.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Hermann Hesse Anthologies series?

There are three books in the Hermann Hesse Anthologies series, published between 1991 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Hermann Hesse Anthologies series?

The first book in the Hermann Hesse Anthologies series is Spells of Enchantment, published in 1991.

What anthologies include work by Hermann Hesse?

Hesse’s writing appears in several multi-author collections. Spells of Enchantment (1991) gathers fairy tales from many traditions, 50 Classic Novellas (2011) compiles shorter works by major authors, and A Very German Christmas (2020) collects German holiday writing. These anthologies place Hesse alongside other well-known literary figures.

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