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.)
Paul Campbell
5 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I will be reading more from this author.
Kimberly Hall
4 months agoA fantastic discovery, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I learned so much from this.
Steven Lewis
4 months agoFrom the very first page, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Richard Hernandez
5 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Truly inspiring.
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Michael Anderson
4 months agoIt took me a while to start, but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. One of the best books I've read this year.