Jean-Christophe X

A ten-volume novel published between 1904 and 1912. It follows Jean-Christophe Krafft, a German musical genius living in France, from birth to death. Balancing pride in his talents with survival and duty, he endures hardships, spiritual struggles, and clashes with authority that force him into exile. Through his journey across Europe, the work explores music, society, and understanding between nations in a sweeping portrait of artistic genius