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Hermann Hesse at 125. (Travel Briefs).(birthday festival for famous German writer, tourism)(Brief Article)

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2002 marks the 125th birthday of Herman Hesse, the world's most widely read 20th century German writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946. He was the author of "Siddliartha," "Steppenwolf' and many other books. His philosophy of humanitarianism and his maxim "be yourself' had a big influence on American youth during the 1960s.

Hesse was born in the Black Forest town of Calw, where visitors can follow his life at the Museum and Herman Hesse Centre. Throughout the year, cultural events, international exhibitions and tourism packages will be offered in the region to …

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