The Journey to the East

Hermann Hesse's "Journey to the East" follows the narrator, H.H., as he embarks on a profound journey with a secret society in search of the "ultimate truth." Initially filled with joy and camaraderie, the expedition takes a dark turn when the mysterious servant Leo disappears in the mountain gorge of Morbio Inferiore, leading to discord among the members. Years later, as H.H. attempts to recount the story of this ill-fated journey, he struggles with clarity, prompting him to seek out Leo once again.