"Hermann Lauscher" by Hermann Hesse is a collection of writings published in 1900. This early work presents the anguish and creative struggles of a young poet seeking to understand himself and his surroundings. Originally printed in a limited edition for a small circle of friends, the book remained largely unknown until its republication in 1920. Hesse later added two additional pieces from the same period, describing the collection as a confessional book for himself and his friends.