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Siddhartha Hardcover – January 1, 1951

by Hermann Hesse (Author), Hilda Rosner (Translator)

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In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near dispair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of life - the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace and, finally, wisdom.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Directions Publishing Corporation; First Edition (January 1, 1951)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811202925
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811202923
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1010L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.73 x 0.74 x 8.72 inches

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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. In 1946, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for The Glass Bead Game.

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Customers find the book pleasant and easy to read, with one describing it as a beautifully written spiritual classic. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a beautiful retelling of the Buddha's story. Additionally, the book's insight is highly valued, guiding readers to enlightenment and exploring themes of spiritual growth. Customers appreciate the author's work, with many praising Hesse's genius.

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Customers find the book pleasant and easy to read, with one customer describing it as a beautifully written spiritual classic.

"...Hesse's writing style is both elegant and poetic. "Siddhartha" has the power to transform readers and change their lives for the better...." Read more

"...rave about it, and I can't praise the accessible wisdom and enjoyable reading enough. Just as most people say, it is life changing...." Read more

"A beautiful, haunting novel of spiritual growth and development. Hesse was a talented writer who explored some of the pulsing questions of life...." Read more

"...Closure. All themes this magnificent short read will dip into and leave with a certain sense of understanding. Run with that...." Read more

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Customers find the book insightful, describing it as a guide to enlightenment that explores spiritual growth and leaves a lasting impression.

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"...The story is simple, but deeply meaningful. What is your path, how do you go about, what are you willing to bear and sacrifice...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one describing it as a beautiful retelling of the Buddha's life and another noting its amazing insights for a work of fiction.

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Joachim Buarø
"Siddhartha" is a masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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"Siddhartha" tells the story of a young man's journey toward enlightenment. This novel is a profound exploration of the human experience, as it explores themes such as spiritual growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness. Hesse's writing style is both elegant and poetic.

"Siddhartha" has the power to transform readers and change their lives for the better. The story follows Siddhartha, a young man who sets out on a journey to find enlightenment, but finds that the path to true wisdom is fraught with obstacles and challenges. Along the way, he meets a range of characters who help him to learn and grow, and ultimately he discovers the true meaning of life.

One of the most striking aspects of "Siddhartha" is its focus on the importance of personal growth and self-discovery. Hesse reminds us that we all have the potential to achieve greatness, but that we must be willing to confront our fears and weaknesses in order to do so. The novel encourages us to embrace our unique talents and gifts and to live our lives with purpose and intention.

Overall, "Siddhartha" is a profound and deeply moving novel that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Hesse's writing is both beautiful and insightful, and his exploration of the human experience is both timeless and universal. Whether you are seeking spiritual enlightenment, or simply looking for a great work of literature to read, "Siddhartha" is an absolute must-read.

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An essential read
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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There are several translations from the original German on the market, and each one will appeal to a different audience. Reviews suggest that some are softer, and some more rigid, but either way, the story, and writing is masterful and captivating. I read a 1951 translation, I bought this one for my sister, who says it is exceeding expectations, and my wife and son are reading a Danish language translation. Many people at church have read it, and rave about it, and I can't praise the accessible wisdom and enjoyable reading enough. Just as most people say, it is life changing. Read it one way or another.

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Hesse's Masterwork
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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A beautiful, haunting novel of spiritual growth and development. Hesse was a talented writer who explored some of the pulsing questions of life. His book on his experience in school, Beneath the Wheel, is one of my favorites. Siddhartha is probably the work to start with when reading Hesse (it's one of his most well-known), if not Demian or Steppenwolf before working up to The Glassbead Game.

What makes this story so engaging (without sharing too much) is the way the ending reflects the beginning. This narrative arch marks this book as a masterwork and calls the reader to question long after reading.

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Frankie Muñiz
Phenomenal Quick Read; What is your path?
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
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I came late into the game when in comes to Hesse, but I feel as though it is never too late to take a shot at this book. The story is simple, but deeply meaningful. What is your path, how do you go about, what are you willing to bear and sacrifice. What is enlightenment, and how do we achieve this? Closure. All themes this magnificent short read will dip into and leave with a certain sense of understanding. Run with that. Cannot recommend this book enough to those who love to have some philosophical perspective in their reads.

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Olive Prentiss
Liked it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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A little racy but fun to read. The ending was down wisely and with ease. I liked it and saved it in my library of books.

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Jake Rosser
A Book of Great Importance
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019
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I'd say this book was a serious diamond in the rough. Readers look to "get something" out of a book, generally. After reading Siddhartha, I came away feeling a part of a similar process as the protagonist, Siddhartha: life and reading is about significance; you must surrender your own aims to understand we're all part of a bigger system "river" or cycle that cares little of our petty problems. Basically surrendering ego is of utmost importance to understand the wisdom in front of you.

Thus one must NOT have an aim to experience "Om" is to be free, receptive, and have no goal. Simply obsorbing life and a book entails opening ones life, mind, and emotions for enlightenment or self wisdom.

The book is an easy read much can be gained--especially if the reader interprets the text from a western perspective.

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Yan Tougas
Great book, mediocre translation
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
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Beautiful, clever story of Siddhartha, who follows a path similar to the Buddha's, and finds peace. The quality of the translation didn't match that of the story and I found it distracting. When I read this book again, I will most likely seek another version.

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Morgan
Great book, deceiving title
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2012
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This is a great little book, especially if you happen to be going through a spiritual or midlife crisis such as I am right now. It's written with a compassion and an understanding of the human heart that is rarely seen in contemporary literature. What baffles me is why the author would intentionally title the book to mislead people into thinking it was the story of Siddartha Gautama, the actual Buddha. This book chronicles the life story of another man, a contemporary of the Buddha, who was also named Siddhartha. That just seems rather silly to me, and I see no reason why the author couldn't have given the protagonist a different name (unless he wanted to convey the message that we ALL possess the Buddha nature). I think the book should at least have a preface which explains that the following story is not the life story of the historical Buddha. I believe I understand why the author didn't focus on the life story of Gautama himself: because that is not what is important. Most of the details of his life are probably more myth than fact, so the author leaves the myth aside and focuses instead on the mundane experiences of one simple man in a search for wisdom. I won't spoil anything for the potential reader except to say that by the book's end he or she will have plenty of food for thought.

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Yolo Minneapolis
Sublime
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2024
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This book is so intensely packed with meaning it will take you many days afterwards to process it. It is beautifully translated and wonderfully written. It is a shame that the author is so misunderstood in the West, however for those who appreciate great works, this is surely one of them.

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Cep boy olduğu için yazılar biraz ufak, onun dışında çok kaliteli baskı ve harika bir hikaye.

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生涯に残る作品です
Reviewed in Japan on July 13, 2004
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１０代の時に一度ひょんな機会で巡り会い、衝撃を受けた作品。思春期は多感な時期で、自分は何者だろう、自分の人生はどういう意味があるんだろう、どうやって生きれば自分らしい人生をおくることができるだろう、と悩んでいた時に、この作品がガツン、と殴り込みをかけるかのように自分の生き方、考え方に激しく影響したのでした。
その頃から「自分の人生に一番影響を及ぼした作品」としてこの一冊を挙げてましたが、この度、再び同じ版を購入することができ、再度読んでみたところ、再び開眼した、というほど大袈裟ではなくても、その時に気づかなかったことに気づくことができ、また生きる目的、幸せとは何か、を考えることになりました。西欧の作品なのに東洋の文化が取り上げられてるということで珍しいとされてるそうですが、それだけではなく、「自己淘汰」という普遍的なテーマをうまく扱ってる作品です。

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ashwani kumar sharma
Never have I seen a book, this beautiful.
Reviewed in India on September 17, 2022
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I usually order Everyman Library Books as they are the premium quality for good price. This is my first Macmillan Book and I am totally in love with it. The book is tiny beyond expectations and beautiful as well with gorgeous imprint on the clothbound front cover.
The Dust Jacket is as splendid as the book and it also has a lavender colored ribbon marker.
This is Smith-Sewn binding as the Everymans are however still the only thing that will make me prefer Everyman books over this is the quality of the page, by quality I do not mean the Macmillan is bad, they have very nice pages but the Everyman Library provide cream colored and smooth textured pages on which reading becomes far more pleasurable unline the Macmillan that have strong white color and also text size is small, however easily readable.
I would surely purchase their published material again but only for those which I can not find in Everyman published ones. Everyman still remain my favourite book over all and Macmilan my 2nd most favourite especially for the aesthetics and the high quality binding.
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ashwani kumar sharma

Never have I seen a book, this beautiful.

Reviewed in India on September 17, 2022
I usually order Everyman Library Books as they are the premium quality for good price. This is my first Macmillan Book and I am totally in love with it. The book is tiny beyond expectations and beautiful as well with gorgeous imprint on the clothbound front cover.
The Dust Jacket is as splendid as the book and it also has a lavender colored ribbon marker.
This is Smith-Sewn binding as the Everymans are however still the only thing that will make me prefer Everyman books over this is the quality of the page, by quality I do not mean the Macmillan is bad, they have very nice pages but the Everyman Library provide cream colored and smooth textured pages on which reading becomes far more pleasurable unline the Macmillan that have strong white color and also text size is small, however easily readable.
I would surely purchase their published material again but only for those which I can not find in Everyman published ones. Everyman still remain my favourite book over all and Macmilan my 2nd most favourite especially for the aesthetics and the high quality binding.
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Mauro Brognaro
Divine !
Reviewed in Brazil on January 1, 2015
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By far, one of the best pieces of literature I have ever read! Simple, poetic, beautifully touching and divine. I totally recommend it to those who love life at its essence.

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