Schon ist die Jugend is a short story written by Hermann Hesse in 1907 and published in 1916. The story explores the beauty and transience of youth, capturing the fleeting moments of youthful vitality while also conveying emotions and reflections on how quickly those moments pass.
The main characters in the story experience the vigor and passion of their youth, but as time goes by, they come to realize how swiftly that period fades. The pursuit of love and freedom is a central theme, with the narrative focusing on the joy found in life's brief moments, as well as the subsequent regrets and memories of the past.
This work reflects Hesse's recurring themes of the impermanence of life, inner human conflict, and the inevitable changes that come with it. The novel delves deeply into reflections on youth, maturity, and the transformations life brings, offering a philosophical contemplation on the fleeting nature of existence.

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Schon ist die Jugend