Siddhartha: A Poem of India by Hermann Hesse

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Author Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
Translator Wyllie, David (Translator)
Title Siddhartha: A Poem of India
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "Siddhartha: A Poem of India" by Hermann Hesse is a philosophical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Siddhartha, a young Brahmin who, despite being loved and admired by his family and peers, feels an inner emptiness and unhappiness that drives him to seek deeper truth and enlightenment. Accompanied by his devoted friend Govinda, Siddhartha embarks on a journey through various teachings and experiences, exploring the themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and the meaning of life. The opening of "Siddhartha" introduces the title character, Siddhartha, as a gifted young man raised in privilege among the Brahmins but haunted by a profound restlessness for deeper understanding. As he engages in contemplative practices with Govinda and converses with wise men, he begins to realize that traditional teachings cannot satiate his thirst for truth. Determined to seek enlightenment on his own terms, Siddhartha ultimately decides to leave his home and friends to pursue the path of a samana, an ascetic, marking the beginning of his transformative journey towards self-discovery and spiritual awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Gautama Buddha -- Fiction
Subject India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Spiritual life -- Fiction
Subject Self-realization -- Fiction
Subject Buddhism -- Fiction
Subject Buddhist philosophy -- Fiction
Subject Brahmans -- Fiction
Subject India -- Religion -- Fiction
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