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Hesse is one of the foreign literature authors included on this site, with three works currently in the collection: a multi-volume anthology compiled together with works by Maugham, Kawabata Yasunari, Mishima Yukio and others, the novel Steppenwolf, and the fairy-tale collection The Happy Dwarf. Because public information is limited, his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background cannot be detailed here. Judging from the available works, Hesse's writing spans both adult literature and fairy tales: Steppenwolf is known for its inner struggle and spiritual exploration, portraying loneliness and self-reflection in modern society, while The Happy Dwarf tells stories in fairy-tale style, with plain language and rich imagination. The site classifies his works under foreign literature and education, suggesting they suit general literary reading and are also often used to introduce young readers to classic narrative.