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A collection of observations written in October 1923. Hesse chronicles his experiences as a spa guest seeking treatment for rheumatism and sciatica in Baden's thermal baths. Through wry humor and sharp insight, he depicts the dreary world of fellow patients, his struggles with a noisy Dutch neighbor, and moments of profound reflection. The work explores themes of suffering, Christian love, and the