Siddhartha: An Indian Tale (Penguin Drop Caps Ser.)

By: Hermann Hesse and Ralph Freedman and Joachim Neugroschel

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Synopsis: Hesse's famous and influential novel, Siddartha, is perhaps the most important and compelling moral allegory our troubled century has produced. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and moving empathy for humanity, has touched the lives of millions since its original publication in 1922. Set in India, Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, through the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation. This new translation by award-winning translator Joachim Neugroschel includes an introduction by Hesse biographer Ralph Freedman.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781101200025
Related ISBNs:: 9780141181233
Publisher:: Penguin Group US
Date of Addition:: 04/11/19
Copyrighted By:: Penguin Books
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
Grade Levels:: Twelfth grade
Reading Age:: 18 and up
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:: Joachim Neugroschel