The fictional author of this work was exposed following the publication of the fourth edition in 1920, necessitating a change in subtitle away from "The Story of a Youth".
The fictional author of this work was exposed following the publication of the fourth edition in 1920, necessitating a change in subtitle away from "The Story of a Youth". That so-called author, Emil Sinclair, was also the novel's protagonist, scarred by his relation with Franz Kromer and healed by his relation with the title character, first name Max, and his mother, Frau Eva. For 10 points--name this semi-autobiographical novel of Herman Hesse.
The fictional author of this work was exposed following the publication of the fourth edition in 1920, necessitating a change in subtitle away from "The Story of a Youth".
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