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Siddhartha : an Indian tale

Hermann Hesse ; translated from the German by Joachim Neugroschel ; with an introduction by Ralph Freedman

(Penguin classics)(Penguin books, . Literature)

Penguin, 2003

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Siddhartha

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Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962 -- Siddhartha

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Includes bibliographical references (p. xxxiii-xxxv)

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Herman Hesse's Siddhartha is perhaps the most important and compelling moral allegory the 20th century ever produced. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and moving empathy for humanity, has touched the lives of millions since its original publication in 1922. <p> Set in India, Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, from the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation <p>This Penguin Classics edition of Hesse's beloved novel features Joachim Neugroschel's stunning translation and an indispensable introductory essay by Ralph Friedman, Hesse's definitive biographer.

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  • NCID
    BA61549837
  • ISBN
    • 0142437182
  • LCCN
    98042928
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    New York, N.Y.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxxv, 132 p.
  • Size
    20 cm
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