With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's "Siddhartha" is the story of a young Brahmin's quest for the ultimate reality. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, "Siddhartha" presents an original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony, and peace.
With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's "Siddhartha" is the story of a young Brahmin's quest for the ultimate reality. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, "Siddhartha" presents an original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony, and peace.
This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of ascetism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught -- it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony, and peace.
Hermann Hesse was born in Germany in 1877 and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. His works include "Steppenwolf," "Narcissus and Goldmund," and T"he Glass Bead Game," He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. Hermann Hesse died in 1962.
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