Siddhartha

Publisher:
The Browser
| Author:
Hermann Hesse
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
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Author:
Hermann Hesse
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English
Format:
Paperback

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‘I always thirsted for knowledge, I have always been full of questions.’ Hermann Hesse’s novel Siddhartha, a timeless tale of spiritual discovery and self-realization set in ancient India, follows the journey of a young Brahmin named Siddhartha as he searches for the true meaning of existence. Dissatisfied with the teachings of his elders, Siddhartha embarks on a quest accompanied by his friend Govinda. He experiences the extremes of asceticism, wealth, and sensual pleasure but finds no fulfilment. Siddhartha’s journey leads him to the river, where he learns to listen to the voice within and accept the wholeness of life. Through his experiences, he achieves a state of bliss and wisdom, realizing that true knowledge cannot be taught it must be experienced. Hesse’s elegant and lyrical prose, combined with the timeless wisdom of the story, has made Siddhartha a beloved classic of modern literature. It is a poignant and inspiring exploration of the human struggle for meaning and the universal quest for enlightenment.

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‘I always thirsted for knowledge, I have always been full of questions.’ Hermann Hesse’s novel Siddhartha, a timeless tale of spiritual discovery and self-realization set in ancient India, follows the journey of a young Brahmin named Siddhartha as he searches for the true meaning of existence. Dissatisfied with the teachings of his elders, Siddhartha embarks on a quest accompanied by his friend Govinda. He experiences the extremes of asceticism, wealth, and sensual pleasure but finds no fulfilment. Siddhartha’s journey leads him to the river, where he learns to listen to the voice within and accept the wholeness of life. Through his experiences, he achieves a state of bliss and wisdom, realizing that true knowledge cannot be taught it must be experienced. Hesse’s elegant and lyrical prose, combined with the timeless wisdom of the story, has made Siddhartha a beloved classic of modern literature. It is a poignant and inspiring exploration of the human struggle for meaning and the universal quest for enlightenment.

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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. In 1946, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for The Glass Bead Game.

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