The novel explores the profound loneliness and existential despair of a middle-aged man who feels alienated from bourgeois society. Struggling with a dual nature of being both man and wolf, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads him through surreal experiences and encounters with various characters who challenge his perspectives on life, love, and spirituality. Through these experiences, he confronts his own psyche and the complexities of human existence, ultimately seeking a path to spiritual enlightenment and personal transformation.

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