Knulp Author:Hermann Hesse Three Tales from the Life of Knulp — Translated by Ralph Manheim — First published in 1915, Knulp was Hesse's most popular book in the years before Demian. This is the first edition in English. — Knulp is an amiable vagabond who wanders from town to town, staying with friends who feed and shelter him. Consistently refusing to tie himself down to an... more »y trade, place or person, he even deserts the companion who might be considered Hermann Hesse himself the summer they go tramping together.« less