Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha is a luminous journey into the soul of a seeker-a man who turns away from comfort, tradition, and even the teachings of the Buddha himself in order to find a deeper truth. Timeless, poetic, and deeply human, this novel speaks to anyone who has ever asked: What is the meaning of life? Who am I beneath the noise of the world? Where does peace truly begin? Set in ancient India, Siddhartha follows the life of a young Brahmin who renounces the path laid out before him to explore the many roads to enlightenment. Along the way, he immerses himself in a world of wandering ascetics, sensual pleasures, wealth, fatherhood, heartbreak, and the quiet wisdom of a humble ferryman. Each experience brings Siddhartha closer not to answers, but to an awareness that truth cannot be taught-it must be lived, felt, and heard in the silent language of the river. Written in 1922 and informed by Hesse's deep engagement with Indian philosophy, Eastern religion, and Western mysticism, this novel is not a retelling of the Buddha's life, but a reflection on the spiritual yearning shared across humanity. Siddhartha is not a prophet or a guru-he is a mirror of the reader's own inner longing for connection, for meaning, and for peace. This special edition features: A beautifully typeset edition of Hesse's classic English translation A foreword exploring the spiritual and artistic vision of the novel Original artwork inspired by classical Indian reliefs and meditative symbolism A full index and glossary of spiritual terms and historical references Whether you are encountering Siddhartha for the first time or returning to it as an old friend, this edition invites you to pause, reflect, and step into a world where silence is sacred, nature is a teacher, and enlightenment comes not with thunder-but with the sound of a river flowing through the heart.
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Siddhartha (Illustrated American English Version)
Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha is a luminous journey into the soul of a seeker-a man who turns away from comfort, tradition, and even the teachings of the Buddha himself in order to find a deeper truth. Timeless, poetic, and deeply human, this novel speaks to anyone who has ever asked: What is the meaning of life? Who am I beneath the noise of the world? Where does peace truly begin? Set in ancient India, Siddhartha follows the life of a young Brahmin who renounces the path laid out before him to explore the many roads to enlightenment. Along the way, he immerses himself in a world of wandering ascetics, sensual pleasures, wealth, fatherhood, heartbreak, and the quiet wisdom of a humble ferryman. Each experience brings Siddhartha closer not to answers, but to an awareness that truth cannot be taught-it must be lived, felt, and heard in the silent language of the river. Written in 1922 and informed by Hesse's deep engagement with Indian philosophy, Eastern religion, and Western mysticism, this novel is not a retelling of the Buddha's life, but a reflection on the spiritual yearning shared across humanity. Siddhartha is not a prophet or a guru-he is a mirror of the reader's own inner longing for connection, for meaning, and for peace. This special edition features: A beautifully typeset edition of Hesse's classic English translation A foreword exploring the spiritual and artistic vision of the novel Original artwork inspired by classical Indian reliefs and meditative symbolism A full index and glossary of spiritual terms and historical references Whether you are encountering Siddhartha for the first time or returning to it as an old friend, this edition invites you to pause, reflect, and step into a world where silence is sacred, nature is a teacher, and enlightenment comes not with thunder-but with the sound of a river flowing through the heart.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798317673772 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 04/30/2025 |
| Pages: | 112 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.27(d) |
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