Steppenwolf · Character

Rosa Kreisler

A woman from Harry's past, briefly recalled in his memories and reflections.

minor

Also known as Rosa

Rosa Kreisler's tie to Harry Haller is one of the pressures that moves Steppenwolf—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Recalled nostalgically as a figure from Harry's youth.

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With Harry Haller (romantic): Rosa Kreisler is a woman from Harry's past with whom he had a painful, unrequited love affair. In Harry…

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Harry Haller
romantic · negative
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