Siddhartha
Author: HERMANN HESSE
ISBN: 9789387585133
Price: Rs. 125.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Hermann Hesse was deeply influenced by tho boundless nature of Indian philosophy - one that inspired him to write one of the most widely read novel of the twentieth century, Siddhartha. Siddhartha, was born into an affluent and privileged Brahmin family, and loved by one and all. Finding himself dissatisfied with the life he is expected to lead, he forsakes his place among the Brahmins and sets out on a spiritual journey to discover nirvana - a higher state of being. This pursuit leads him through a journey of suffering, self denial, allurement of wealth and temptations of sensuality; eventually giving up the material world at the bank of a river, where he meels ferryman who guides him towards his ultimate destiny and shows him how achieving nirvana can not be taught but persevered by one's own will. Here, at the river, he stops searching and submits to the oneness of all.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 104 pages. Reference ISBN: 9789387585133.
About the Author
Hermann Hesse (1877–1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His best-known works include Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, which explore an individual's search for spirituality outside society.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 9789387585133
- Publisher
- Om Books International
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What is this book about?
Hermann Hesse was deeply influenced by tho boundless nature of Indian philosophy - one that inspired him to write one of the most widely read novel of the twentieth century, Siddhartha. Siddhartha, was born into an affluent and privileged Brahmin family, and loved by one and all. Finding himself...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by HERMANN HESSE.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love Siddhartha for its calm, soul-searching power packed into a beautifully simple story. As a pocket‑friendly classic, it offers deep philosophical insight without ever feeling heavy or academic. You follow one man’s search for meaning through desire, loss, and wisdom, and along the way, you’re gently invited to reflect on your own life. It’s a timeless, comforting read you can return to whenever you need clarity, balance, or quiet inspiration.
- Published by Om Books International.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 104.
Catalog Description
Hermann Hesse was deeply influenced by tho boundless nature of Indian philosophy - one that inspired him to write one of the most widely read novel of the twentieth century, Siddhartha. Siddhartha, was born into an affluent and privileged Brahmin family, and loved by one and all. Finding himself dissatisfied with the life he is expected to lead, he forsakes his place among the Brahmins and sets out on a spiritual journey to discover nirvana - a higher state of being. This pursuit leads him through a journey of suffering, self denial, allurement of wealth and temptations of sensuality; eventually giving up the material world at the bank of a river, where he meels ferryman who guides him...
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