Siddhartha
Hermann Hesse
A classic of twentieth-century fiction, Siddhartha is the story of the spiritual awakening of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha. Born into a wealthy Brahmin family, he leaves his home for the contemplative life, then, restless, discards that life for one of the flesh.
Posted by DavidK (1 year ago ) I read it at 20, 26, 30, 40, 50 - and every time, it's completely different! An amazing book.
Posted by talya (1 year ago ) I have read it -and enjoyed it- twice. Once at 20, and recently, at 30. Perhaps I will read it again when I am 40. :) Just for the fun, if I ever get there.
Posted by Marley Kingston (1 year ago ) I've lost count of how many times I read Siddhartha. And I have given it away to many, many people. I've read most of Hesse's books and recommend him as a great writer whose books really make you think.
Posted by DavidK (1 year ago ) Hermann Hesse is out of fashion; a former hippy icon whose allegorical, mystical novels are derrided for being contrived and cliched. But whatever you think of Hesse, Siddhartha is worth a very close look as a brilliant examination of human values and spirituality. Set in the India of the time of the Buddha, it's a short account of the life of the hero, who in turns, is a religious ascetic, a disciple of the Buddha, then a rich businessman, and finally, a humble ferryman.The narrative constantly challenges you to decide what matters most in life. Hesse's hero finds his biggest satisfaction - and ultimately, finds enlightenment - through the simplest values of all.
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