Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)

"Hermann Karl Hesse (German: [ˈhɛʁman ˈhɛsə]; 2 July 1877 – 9 August 1962) 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." - (en.wikipedia.org 29.11.2019)