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Siddhartha
Hermann Hesse; Translated by Hilda Rosner; Introduction by Pico Iyer
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R243
Discovery Miles 2 430
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'A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of
form' Sunday Times 'It's hard to think of a more recent novel that
has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone' Guardian An
inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse,
Siddhartha is a beautiful tale of self-discovery Dissatisfied with
the ways of life he has experienced, Siddhartha, the handsome son
of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search
of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of
existence, from immense wealth and luxury to the pleasures of
sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a
river, where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson
yet. Hermann Hesse's short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the
Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an
unforgettable spiritual primer. A tender and unforgettable moral
allegory, it is an undeniable classic of modern literature. Part of
the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons
of literature, hand-picked from around the globe Translated by
Hilda Rosner Hermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading
novelists and thinkers of the twentieth century. He was awarded the
Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its
humanist, philosophical and spiritual insight. His most famous
works include Siddhartha, Journey to the East, Demian, Steppenwolf,
and Narcissus and Goldmund.
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Knulp.
Hermann Hesse
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Discovery Miles 8 080
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Gertrud, Roman
Hermann Hesse
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R882
Discovery Miles 8 820
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Blick ins Chaos.
Hermann Hesse
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R684
Discovery Miles 6 840
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Siddhartha, a tale of self-discovery, is one of great novels of the
early twentieth century.
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Demian (Hardcover)
Hermann Hesse
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R607
Discovery Miles 6 070
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This book is an allegorical tale of a Brahman boy who seeks peace
and enlightenment after leaving his well off circumstances. He sets
his goal to self-denial and ascetic life among the numerous holy
men than roamed the land in that time. After dissatisfied with
ascetic life he seeks love and wealth in the city. His best friend
becomes the follower of Gotama Buddha but Siddhartha is not
satisfied to do the same. Finally he meets the ferrymen and learns
to listen to the river. This and meeting and parting with his son
are the heights of the book. The river represents the eternal and
timeless existence and oneness, and the meeting and parting with
Siddhartha's son represents the attachments as obstacles to reach
enlightenment.
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Siddhartha (Paperback)
Hermann Hesse; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R129
Discovery Miles 1 290
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What does it mean to live a life of completeness? And how far must
one go to understand the pain of others? Is change truly possible?
This is the story that proves that it is. In what could be
described as equal parts self-help book and a novelistic guide to
spiritual awakening, Siddhartha has been hailed as prolific and
unlike any other. Growing up, Siddhartha never experienced true
pain. He was sheltered, as many are, turning a blind eye when the
hardships of daily life made itself visible to the peasantry around
him. Awakening from a hazy reverie that has shielded Siddhartha
from the inevitable, he vows to make a change. With the hope of
finding a deeper and resounding life's purpose, Siddhartha, a young
man living in the ancient Indian kingdom of Kapilavastu, embarks on
a journey of self-discovery and actualization. Accompanied by his
best friend Govinda, the pair abandon the comfort of their old life
by trading their material possessions for what they hope will be
eternal enlightenment. Ridding themselves completely of the
comforts of their previous life, the duo vow to a life of attempted
purity. In a world where suffering is inevitable, Siddhartha hopes
that by experiencing the pain so many face, only then will he find
the true meaning of life. Siddhartha, written by German author
Hermann Hesse in 1951, is a tale of self-discovery and spiritual
awakening. The novel as a whole explores the totality of the human
experience, of what it means to abandon the parameters of comfort
and routine in search for a higher calling.
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