steppenwolf

Definition

Hermann Hesse's existential masterpiece about a lonely intellectual unable to find meaning in a spiritually bankrupt world. Perfect for people who want to feel intellectually superior at coffee shops.

Example Usage

He's been reading Steppenwolf non-stop; now he won't stop complaining about society's meaninglessness.

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