Hermann Hesse's classic novel "Siddhartha" has delighted,
inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and
thinkers. Though set in a place and time far removed from the
Germany of 1922, the year of the book's debut, the novel is infused
with the sensibilities of Hesse's time, synthesizing disparate
philosophies-Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western
individualism-into a unique vision of life as expressed through one
man's search for meaning. It is the story of the quest of
Siddhartha, a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of
privilege and comfort to seek spiritual fulfillment and wisdom. On
his journey, Siddhartha encounters wandering ascetics, Buddhist
monks, and successful merchants, as well as a courtesan named
Kamala and a simple ferryman who has attained enlightenment.
Traveling among these people and experiencing life's vital
passages-love, work, friendship, and fatherhood-Siddhartha
discovers that true knowledge is guided from within. Susan
Bernofsky's magnificent new translation brings out Hesse's inspired
lyricism and his elegant, melodious cadences, illuminating the
novel's universal themes and timeless wisdom about the human
condition. This original Modern Library edition includes a lively
new Introduction by Tom Robbins and a glossary of Indian terms.
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