Siddhartha [J0104]

1957 PB reprint of 1922 original, gently used - with age appropriate wear. Translated from the German by Hilda Rosner. Herman Hesse's classic novel has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers. In this story of a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfillment. Set in ancient India, the novel follows Siddhartha, a young Brahmin, who renounces conventional life and undergoes a series of profound experiences—from asceticism and sensual pleasure to worldly success and eventual stillness by the river. Along the way, he explores the nature of desire, suffering, and the illusion of time—ultimately realizing that wisdom is not taught but lived.

From recent Amazon/Goodreads reviews: "Truly a beautiful book about self discovery and spirituality."; "It is is short, beautifully written, majestic in its simplicity and super easy to read. Every character and scene is memorable, and even if it was quick to read I had to pause a bit after each chapter to properly digest the ideas raised "; "This was one of the most concise and thoughtfully worded books I've ever read. The provocation of thought throughout reminded me of how I felt reading the alchemist. I will be reading this again."