Beneath the Wheel (Unterm Rad) is a 1906 novel written by Hermann Hesse. It is also sometimes titled The Prodigy in English. It severely criticises education that focuses only on students' academic performance, and in that respect is typical of Hesse. There are also autobiographical elements in the story, as he attended and was expelled from the seminary described.
Plot summary
Beneath the Wheel is the story of Hans Giebenrath, a talented boy sent to a seminary in Maulbronn. His education is focused completely on increasing his knowledge, and neglects personal development. His close friendship with Hermann Heilner, a less academically assiduous and more liberal fellow student, is a source of comfort for Hans. Heilner is expelled from the seminary, and Giebenrath is sent home after his academic performance decreases in tandem with the onset of symptoms of mental illness.
Back home, he finds coping with his situation difficult, having lost most of his childhood to scholastic study, and thus having never formed lasting personal relationships with anyone in his village. He is apprenticed as a blacksmith, and seems to find satisfaction in the work; it is visceral and concrete, as opposed to the intellectual abstraction of scholarly pursuit. Despite some personal fulfillment in his existence, Hans never fully adjusts to his new situation. On a pub crawl in a neighbouring village, he and his colleagues get drunk. Giebenrath leaves the group to walk home early. Later, he is found to have drowned in a river.
A wheel is a circular component that is intended to rotate on an axle bearing. The wheel is one of the main components of the wheel and axle which is one of the six simple machines. Wheels, in conjunction with axles, allow heavy objects to be moved easily facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Wheels are also used for other purposes, such as a ship's wheel, steering wheel, potter's wheel and flywheel.
Common examples are found in transport applications. A wheel greatly reduces friction by facilitating motion by rolling together with the use of axles. In order for wheels to rotate, a moment needs to be applied to the wheel about its axis, either by way of gravity, or by the application of another external force or torque.
Etymology
The English word wheel comes from the Old English word hweol, hweogol, from Proto-Germanic *hwehwlan, *hwegwlan, from Proto-Indo-European*kwekwlo-, an extended form of the root *kwel- "to revolve, move around".
Cognates within Indo-European include Icelandichjól "wheel, tyre", Greekκύκλοςkúklos, and Sanskritchakra, the latter both meaning "circle" or "wheel".
The Wheel is an album by singer-songwriterRosanne Cash. Most of the songs on the album reflected Cash's feelings on embarking on a new relationship after the dissolution of her marriage to Rodney Crowell. Though neither of its two singles, "The Wheel" and "You Won't Let Me In", charted on the BillboardHot Country Singles & Tracks chart, the album received considerable critical acclaim. A video was produced for the "The Wheel".
The Hope Six Demolition Project is the upcoming ninth studio album by English singer-songwriter and musician PJ Harvey. Scheduled to be released on 15 April 2016, the album is Harvey's first since her acclaimed Mercury Prize-winning album Let England Shake, released in 2011.
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D.R.I. "Beneath the Wheel" from the album "Thrash Zone".
published: 24 Nov 2013
Beneath the Wheel: Hesse's Dark Academia Novel - Book Review
As a bright young student, Hans Giebenrath is determined to out-pace his peers and win a coveted position at the theological seminary. His short-lived vacation, however, becomes an agonizing prelude to the future that awaits him, one that is overburdened by academics and far distanced from his beloved Black Forest home. Beneath the Wheel was published in 1906, but Hermann Hesse's message still resonates in our modern world which often overvalues careers at the expense of mental health and community life.
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published: 17 Jun 2021
D.R.I. - Beneath The Wheel
Song from album Thrash Zone
published: 15 Sep 2006
D.R.I. - Beneath the WheeL - Thrash Zone -
1989 - Dirty Rotten Imbeciles - Promotional Concept Video for the song "Beneath the Wheel" off of the "Thrash Zone CD".
Complete D.R.I. Videology at
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published: 08 Jan 2009
Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse - Book Chat
Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse was originally published in 1906. I read a 1968 translation by Michael Roloff.
Hesse Novels previously chatted on my channel:
Steppenwolf, Demian, Siddhartha, The Bead Game, Rosshalde, Narcissus and Goldmund. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdhWQc488y_hNGaSgNVHI4CZCufcalIT
Other works mentioned:
Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert
Books featured on my channel are available on my Book Shop affiliate page. Independent Bookstores are neighborhood cultural assets and Bookshop is a great way to support them! https://bookshop.org/shop/earnestlyeston
published: 30 Jan 2021
BENEATH THE WHEEL - SNAKE OF DEMISE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
published: 14 Oct 2020
D.R.I. - Beneath the Wheel (Video Oficial Subtitulado)
Disco:Thrash Zone (1989)
Tema:Beneath the Wheel
Dirty. Rotten. Imbeciles. es⤵️
Voz:Kurt Brecht
Bajo:John Menor (1989 - 1994)
Guitarra:Spike Cassidy
Batería:Felix Griffin (1985 - 1992)
published: 20 Dec 2022
DRI - Beneath the Wheel (Live, 2003)
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, May 8, 2003, St. Paul, Minnesota. See 2009 & 2010 DRI tour dates at dirtyrottenimbeciles.com.
Beneath the Wheel
GO! DON'T BE LATE
FIRST ONE OUT OF THE STARTING GATE
RUN! BE ON TIME
FIRST ONE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE
SWIM AHEAD OF THE SCHOOL, IF YOU HAVE TO, CHEAT
IF YOU NEVER SLOW DOWN, YOU'LL NEVER BE BEAT
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL
GO! DON'T BE TARDY
FELL ASLEEP LAST NIGHT AT A PARTY
RUN! MAKE THE GRADE
SCHOOL'S A JOB, BUT YOU DON'T GET PAID
RUN AT THE HEAD OF THE PACK, BE THE LEADER IN THIS RACE
STAY UP FRONT, JUST IN CASE
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL DON'T PLAY CHILD'S...
As a bright young student, Hans Giebenrath is determined to out-pace his peers and win a coveted position at the theological seminary. His short-lived vacation,...
As a bright young student, Hans Giebenrath is determined to out-pace his peers and win a coveted position at the theological seminary. His short-lived vacation, however, becomes an agonizing prelude to the future that awaits him, one that is overburdened by academics and far distanced from his beloved Black Forest home. Beneath the Wheel was published in 1906, but Hermann Hesse's message still resonates in our modern world which often overvalues careers at the expense of mental health and community life.
***
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As a bright young student, Hans Giebenrath is determined to out-pace his peers and win a coveted position at the theological seminary. His short-lived vacation, however, becomes an agonizing prelude to the future that awaits him, one that is overburdened by academics and far distanced from his beloved Black Forest home. Beneath the Wheel was published in 1906, but Hermann Hesse's message still resonates in our modern world which often overvalues careers at the expense of mental health and community life.
***
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1989 - Dirty Rotten Imbeciles - Promotional Concept Video for the song "Beneath the Wheel" off of the "Thrash Zone CD".
Complete D.R.I. Videology at
http://w...
1989 - Dirty Rotten Imbeciles - Promotional Concept Video for the song "Beneath the Wheel" off of the "Thrash Zone CD".
Complete D.R.I. Videology at
http://www.youtube.com/dristuff00
Also check out our Web Site
http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com
and Our eBay Store
http://www.ebay.com/usr/gp98370
1989 - Dirty Rotten Imbeciles - Promotional Concept Video for the song "Beneath the Wheel" off of the "Thrash Zone CD".
Complete D.R.I. Videology at
http://www.youtube.com/dristuff00
Also check out our Web Site
http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com
and Our eBay Store
http://www.ebay.com/usr/gp98370
Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse was originally published in 1906. I read a 1968 translation by Michael Roloff.
Hesse Novels previously chatted on my chann...
Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse was originally published in 1906. I read a 1968 translation by Michael Roloff.
Hesse Novels previously chatted on my channel:
Steppenwolf, Demian, Siddhartha, The Bead Game, Rosshalde, Narcissus and Goldmund. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdhWQc488y_hNGaSgNVHI4CZCufcalIT
Other works mentioned:
Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert
Books featured on my channel are available on my Book Shop affiliate page. Independent Bookstores are neighborhood cultural assets and Bookshop is a great way to support them! https://bookshop.org/shop/earnestlyeston
Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse was originally published in 1906. I read a 1968 translation by Michael Roloff.
Hesse Novels previously chatted on my channel:
Steppenwolf, Demian, Siddhartha, The Bead Game, Rosshalde, Narcissus and Goldmund. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdhWQc488y_hNGaSgNVHI4CZCufcalIT
Other works mentioned:
Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert
Books featured on my channel are available on my Book Shop affiliate page. Independent Bookstores are neighborhood cultural assets and Bookshop is a great way to support them! https://bookshop.org/shop/earnestlyeston
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, May 8, 2003, St. Paul, Minnesota. See 2009 & 2010 DRI tour dates at dirtyrottenimbeciles.com.
Beneath the Wheel
GO! DON'T BE LATE
...
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, May 8, 2003, St. Paul, Minnesota. See 2009 & 2010 DRI tour dates at dirtyrottenimbeciles.com.
Beneath the Wheel
GO! DON'T BE LATE
FIRST ONE OUT OF THE STARTING GATE
RUN! BE ON TIME
FIRST ONE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE
SWIM AHEAD OF THE SCHOOL, IF YOU HAVE TO, CHEAT
IF YOU NEVER SLOW DOWN, YOU'LL NEVER BE BEAT
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL
GO! DON'T BE TARDY
FELL ASLEEP LAST NIGHT AT A PARTY
RUN! MAKE THE GRADE
SCHOOL'S A JOB, BUT YOU DON'T GET PAID
RUN AT THE HEAD OF THE PACK, BE THE LEADER IN THIS RACE
STAY UP FRONT, JUST IN CASE
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL DON'T PLAY CHILD'S GAMES, THEY'RE JUST A WASTE OF MIND
STUDY EVERY NIGHT OR YOU MIGHT FALL BEHIND
DRAGGED DOWN BENEATH THE WHEEL
STOP! YOU CAN'T WIN
BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP IN THE END
lyrics: Brecht
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, May 8, 2003, St. Paul, Minnesota. See 2009 & 2010 DRI tour dates at dirtyrottenimbeciles.com.
Beneath the Wheel
GO! DON'T BE LATE
FIRST ONE OUT OF THE STARTING GATE
RUN! BE ON TIME
FIRST ONE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE
SWIM AHEAD OF THE SCHOOL, IF YOU HAVE TO, CHEAT
IF YOU NEVER SLOW DOWN, YOU'LL NEVER BE BEAT
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL
GO! DON'T BE TARDY
FELL ASLEEP LAST NIGHT AT A PARTY
RUN! MAKE THE GRADE
SCHOOL'S A JOB, BUT YOU DON'T GET PAID
RUN AT THE HEAD OF THE PACK, BE THE LEADER IN THIS RACE
STAY UP FRONT, JUST IN CASE
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL DON'T PLAY CHILD'S GAMES, THEY'RE JUST A WASTE OF MIND
STUDY EVERY NIGHT OR YOU MIGHT FALL BEHIND
DRAGGED DOWN BENEATH THE WHEEL
STOP! YOU CAN'T WIN
BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP IN THE END
lyrics: Brecht
As a bright young student, Hans Giebenrath is determined to out-pace his peers and win a coveted position at the theological seminary. His short-lived vacation, however, becomes an agonizing prelude to the future that awaits him, one that is overburdened by academics and far distanced from his beloved Black Forest home. Beneath the Wheel was published in 1906, but Hermann Hesse's message still resonates in our modern world which often overvalues careers at the expense of mental health and community life.
***
BLOG: https://classicsconsidered.com/
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/classicsconsidered
SUPPORT
If you'd like, you may send an Amazon.com eGift to my email address (see my YouTube bio). Note, I will consider it a "gift from a friend" only - it will *not* count as payment/tip, nor have any impact on content or frequency of videos. No pressure or obligation to send one. It's just an option if you feel so inclined. :)
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eGift-Card-Logo/dp/B07PCMWTSG/
ADS
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#booktube #darkacademia
Cover image from Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/photos/seaside-man-sitting-relax-wait-371229/
1989 - Dirty Rotten Imbeciles - Promotional Concept Video for the song "Beneath the Wheel" off of the "Thrash Zone CD".
Complete D.R.I. Videology at
http://www.youtube.com/dristuff00
Also check out our Web Site
http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com
and Our eBay Store
http://www.ebay.com/usr/gp98370
Beneath the Wheel by Hermann Hesse was originally published in 1906. I read a 1968 translation by Michael Roloff.
Hesse Novels previously chatted on my channel:
Steppenwolf, Demian, Siddhartha, The Bead Game, Rosshalde, Narcissus and Goldmund. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdhWQc488y_hNGaSgNVHI4CZCufcalIT
Other works mentioned:
Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert
Books featured on my channel are available on my Book Shop affiliate page. Independent Bookstores are neighborhood cultural assets and Bookshop is a great way to support them! https://bookshop.org/shop/earnestlyeston
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, May 8, 2003, St. Paul, Minnesota. See 2009 & 2010 DRI tour dates at dirtyrottenimbeciles.com.
Beneath the Wheel
GO! DON'T BE LATE
FIRST ONE OUT OF THE STARTING GATE
RUN! BE ON TIME
FIRST ONE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE
SWIM AHEAD OF THE SCHOOL, IF YOU HAVE TO, CHEAT
IF YOU NEVER SLOW DOWN, YOU'LL NEVER BE BEAT
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL
GO! DON'T BE TARDY
FELL ASLEEP LAST NIGHT AT A PARTY
RUN! MAKE THE GRADE
SCHOOL'S A JOB, BUT YOU DON'T GET PAID
RUN AT THE HEAD OF THE PACK, BE THE LEADER IN THIS RACE
STAY UP FRONT, JUST IN CASE
IF YOU LOSE IN LIFE, IT'S BECAUSE YOU LAGGED
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC, OR YOU'LL BE DRAGGED DOWN
BENEATH THE WHEEL DON'T PLAY CHILD'S GAMES, THEY'RE JUST A WASTE OF MIND
STUDY EVERY NIGHT OR YOU MIGHT FALL BEHIND
DRAGGED DOWN BENEATH THE WHEEL
STOP! YOU CAN'T WIN
BUT YOU CAN ALWAYS CATCH UP IN THE END
lyrics: Brecht
Beneath the Wheel (Unterm Rad) is a 1906 novel written by Hermann Hesse. It is also sometimes titled The Prodigy in English. It severely criticises education that focuses only on students' academic performance, and in that respect is typical of Hesse. There are also autobiographical elements in the story, as he attended and was expelled from the seminary described.
Plot summary
Beneath the Wheel is the story of Hans Giebenrath, a talented boy sent to a seminary in Maulbronn. His education is focused completely on increasing his knowledge, and neglects personal development. His close friendship with Hermann Heilner, a less academically assiduous and more liberal fellow student, is a source of comfort for Hans. Heilner is expelled from the seminary, and Giebenrath is sent home after his academic performance decreases in tandem with the onset of symptoms of mental illness.
Back home, he finds coping with his situation difficult, having lost most of his childhood to scholastic study, and thus having never formed lasting personal relationships with anyone in his village. He is apprenticed as a blacksmith, and seems to find satisfaction in the work; it is visceral and concrete, as opposed to the intellectual abstraction of scholarly pursuit. Despite some personal fulfillment in his existence, Hans never fully adjusts to his new situation. On a pub crawl in a neighbouring village, he and his colleagues get drunk. Giebenrath leaves the group to walk home early. Later, he is found to have drowned in a river.
Beneath The Wheel Go! - Don't be late First one out of the starting gate Run! - Be on time First one to cross the finish line Swim ahead of the school If you have to, cheat If you never slow down You'll never be beat If you lose in life It's because you lagged Keep up with the traffic Or you'll get dragged down Beneath the wheel Go! - Don't be tardy Fell asleep last night ar a party Run! - Make the grade School's a job you dont get paid Run at the head of the pack Be the leader in this race Stay up front Just in case If you lose in life It's because you lagged Keep up with the traffic Or you'll get dragged down Beneath the wheel Don't play child's games They're just a waste of mind Study every night or you minght fall behind- Dragged down beneath the wheel Stop! - You can't win But you can always Catch up in the end