Siddhartha By (author) Hermann Hesse Hardback Macmillan Collector's Library English

Siddhartha - Macmillan Collector's Library Hermann Hesse (author), Hilda Rosner (translator) Reprint Hardback (01 Oct 2020) Categories: Contemporary Fiction Classic Books & Novels Religious & Spiritual Fiction Fiction In Translation Publisher's Synopsis 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. Book information ISBN: 9781529024043 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library Pub date: 01 Oct 2020 Edition: Reprint DEWEY: 833.8 DEWEY edition: 23 Language: English Number of pages: 208 Weight: 140g Height: 158mm Width: 101mm Spine width: 17mm