Siddhartha (Paperback)

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This book will change the way you think about life, religion, and intellect. Siddhartha is the son of a rich and holy man, but he gives up his life of privilege to seek out enlightenment. In order to reach his peak however, he must first sink as low as possible. His only means of finding enlightenment lie in his three talents. "I can think. I can wait. I can fast." — Krysta Piccoli

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This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of ascetism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught -- it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony, and peace.


Product Details
ISBN: 9780486406534
ISBN-10: 0486406539
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: December 23rd, 1998
Pages: 112
Language: English
Series: Dover Thrift Editions