Hermann Hesse's "The Joys of Gardening" (Soshisha). Edited by V. Michels, translated by Asao Okada. Hardcover, 4x6 size / 324 pages. Original title: "FREUDE AM GARTEN". "Gardening is meditation. The secrets of life that plants and trees teach us." Based on the experiences in the garden of his home where the German literary giant Hesse spent the latter half of his life, this is a collection of poems and essays in which he reflects on nature and life. Memories of gardens from childhood and youth, the changing faces of the garden with the seasons, the movements of the heart that he saw while facing flowers and trees, the severity and gentleness of nature, the richness of quiet solitude... The feeling of the time spent touching the soil and taking care of the plants, gently unraveling the heart, is spoken of in careful words. This book also includes many of Hesse's own watercolor paintings and photographs of Hesse spending time in the garden, making it a relaxing read just by looking at the text and images together. It is perfect for those who love gardening, those who want to slowly face themselves in nature, and those who enjoy Hesse's works. [Condition of the book] The cover has some age-related scratches, wrinkles, and small stains. There is some damage to the spine and corners, but it does not interfere with reading. The inside has an overall clean impression, but there are signs of use typical of used books, such as minor scratches and yellowing. Please consider only if you understand that there may be oversight of any writing, etc., as it is a used book. [Shipping] We will carefully pack and ship with cushioning material. Please consider after understanding that it is a used item. #TheJoysOfGardening #Hesse #HermannHesse #Soshisha #Essay #GardeningBook #NatureAndLife #Reading #HealingBook #TranslatedForeignBook