Siddhartha - by Hermann Hesse (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Siddhartha is Hermann Hesse's literary masterpiece--a poetic and philosophical novel that chronicles one man's lifelong spiritual journey in search of truth, enlightenment, and self-discovery. 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.

The path to enlightenment begins within.

• Explores themes of self-realization, detachment, love, and inner peace.
• A profound novel that bridges Eastern spirituality and Western literary tradition.
• Ideal for readers of Buddhism, Vedanta, Zen, Stoicism, and self-inquiry.
• Offers a non-dogmatic approach to spiritual growth.
• Continues to resonate with readers in times of personal transition or existential reflection.

About the Author

Hermann Hesse was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game. Hesse primarily wrote on topics like the ' politics of detachment', an individual's search for enlightenment, and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.