Siddhartha (Hardcover)

Told in a simple mythical style, the story of Siddhartha is an inspirational classic by Hermann Hesse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from German by Hilda Rosner with an introduction by John Peacock. Siddhartha, the son of a wealthy Brahmin, is unable to find peace within his own religion and community so sets off on his travels through India in search of enlightenment. First he spends time with a group of ascetics called Samanas. For a while he embraces their doctrine and rejects all worldly goods. When he hears about a man called Gotama the Buddha he leaves the Samanas. However Buddhist teaching disappoints him and he realizes that self-discovery must come from his own experiences. He rejects the spiritual life, takes a lover and becomes a rich merchant. But after some years, dissatisfied with materialism, he takes off again in search of the spiritual peace he longs for.

General

Imprint:	Macmillan Collector's Library
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Macmillan Collector's Library
Release date:	October 2020
Authors:	Hermann Hesse
Translators:	Hilda Rosner
Introduction by:	John Peacock
Dimensions:	156 x 102 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-5290-2404-3
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > General Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction Promotions
LSN:	1-5290-2404-8
Barcode:	9781529024043

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