description: Herman Hesse's classic novel has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers. In this story of a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfillment. Hesse synthesizes disparate philosophies--Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western individualism--into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man's search for meaning.
language: English
title: Siddhartha
titlecomplete: Siddhartha
characters: Govinda, Siddhartha, Vasudeva, Kamala, Gotama
genres: Buddhism, Fiction, Spirituality, Classics, Philosophy, Religion, German Literature, Historical Fiction, Literature, Novels
ratings_count: 741510
places: India
publisher: Peter Owen Ltd