Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
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Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
English
"Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse is a philosophical novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young Indian Brahman named Siddhartha, who embarks on a spiritual journey in search of enlightenment and self-discovery amidst the complexities of life, including friendship, love, and the quest for true meaning beyond mere exis...
deeply loved by his family and friends, particularly his companion Govinda. Despite his privileged upbringing and the affection showered upon him, Siddhartha feels a profound emptiness within and begins to question traditional teachings and the spiritual practices prescribed by his father and the Brahmins. Discontented with a life focused solely on rituals and worship, he declares his intention to leave home and journey into asceticism with the Samanas, a group of wandering monks, suggesting the start of his quest for deeper truths about existence and the nature of the self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sarah Clark
4 months agoOnce I started reading, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Melissa Robinson
3 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. One of the best books I've read this year.
Nancy Robinson
2 months agoHaving read this twice, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. It was exactly what I needed right now.
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Margaret Mitchell
3 weeks agoHaving read this twice, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I couldn't put it down until the very end.