- Siddhartha (novel) - Wikipedia
Siddhartha: An Indian novel (German: Siddhartha: Eine Indische Dichtung; German: [ziˈdaʁta] ⓘ) is a 1922 novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of self-discovery of a man named Siddhartha during the time of the Gautama Buddha
- Siddhartha | Introduction Summary | Britannica
As the son of a Brahmin, Siddhartha enjoys comfort and privilege while sequestered in his home village However, as he grows older, his heart is moved by a burning desire to acquire wisdom and new experiences
- Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse Plot Summary | LitCharts
Siddhartha is born and raised in ancient India by Brahmins, learning spiritual practices of meditation and thought He excels at everything He is accompanied through childhood by his friend Govinda, who loves Siddhartha dearly, as does everyone else But Siddhartha is ill at ease
- Siddhartha Gautama - World History Encyclopedia
Siddhartha Gautama (better known as the Buddha, lived circa 563 - circa 483 BCE) was, according to legend, a Hindu prince who renounced his position and wealth to seek enlightenment as a spiritual ascetic, attained his goal and, in preaching his path to others, founded Buddhism in India in the 6th-5th centuries BCE
- Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse | Goodreads
Many works, including Siddhartha (1922) and Steppenwolf (1927), of German-born Swiss writer Hermann Hesse concern the struggle of the individual to find wholeness and meaning in life; he won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1946
- Siddhartha: A Novel: Hermann Hesse, Hilda Rosner . . . - amazon. com
It is the story of the quest of Siddhartha, a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege and comfort to seek spiritual fulfillment and wisdom On his journey, Siddhartha encounters wandering ascetics, Buddhist monks, and successful merchants, as well as a courtesan named Kamala and a simple ferryman who has attained enlightenment
- Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse - Project Gutenberg
The story revolves around a young Indian Brahman named Siddhartha, who embarks on a spiritual journey in search of enlightenment and self-discovery amidst the complexities of life, including friendship, love, and the quest for true meaning beyond mere existence
- Siddhartha: Study Guide | SparkNotes
German-Swiss author Herman Hesse ’s Siddhartha, published in 1922, is a philosophical novel that explores the journey of self-discovery and enlightenment The plot follows Siddhartha, a young man in ancient India, on his quest for spiritual awakening
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