"Siddhartha: A Poem of India" by Hermann Hesse is a novel about a young man named Siddhartha who feels something is missing in his life, even though he has everything society says he should want. The story follows Siddhartha and his friend Govinda as they try to find enlightenment. They explore different ideas and teachings, but Siddhartha realizes that none of them truly satisfy him. He decides to leave everything behind to find his own path to understanding, setting off on a journey to discover himself and the real meaning of life. The book opens by introducing Siddhartha as a smart and well-respected young man who is still troubled by a deep sense of unease. Through conversations and meditations, he comes to the conclusion that the traditional ways aren't enough for him, and that seeking truth on his own is the only answer.
Siddhartha: A Poem of India
By Hermann Hesse
A restless soul abandons a life of privilege to wander India in search of spiritual awakening and the ultimate meaning of existence.
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About the AuthorHermann Karl Hesse was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. Although Hesse was born in Germany's Black Forest region of Swabia, his father's celebrated heritage as a Baltic German and his grandmother's French-Swiss roots had an intellectual influence on him. He was a precocious, if not difficult child, who shared a passion for poetry and music with his mother, and was especially well-read and cultured, due in part to the influence of his polyglot grandfather.
Hermann Karl Hesse was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. Although Hesse was born in Germany's Black Forest region of Swabia, his father's celebrated heritage as a Baltic German and his grandmother's French-Swiss roots had an intellectual influence on him. He was a precocious, if not difficult child, who shared a passion for poetry and music with his mother, and was especially well-read and cultured, due in part to the influence of his polyglot grandfather.
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