Siddhartha is Hermann Hesse's classic account of one man's search for enlightenment. Siddartha is a young man born into a Brahmin family during the time of the Buddha. Rather than take up the mantle which his advantages of birth have afforded him, he begins a lifelong journey through the very extremes of existence. From asceticism and spiritual devotion to immersion in physical pleasure, Siddartha finds that life's meaning continues to elude him. A chance encounter at the river may hold the key. Hesse's allegory, while ...
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Siddhartha is Hermann Hesse's classic account of one man's search for enlightenment. Siddartha is a young man born into a Brahmin family during the time of the Buddha. Rather than take up the mantle which his advantages of birth have afforded him, he begins a lifelong journey through the very extremes of existence. From asceticism and spiritual devotion to immersion in physical pleasure, Siddartha finds that life's meaning continues to elude him. A chance encounter at the river may hold the key. Hesse's allegory, while steeped in the religion and philosophy of the East, is a highly personal look at the world and our place in it.
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Hermann Hesse (1877-1952) remains more popular in the German speaking world than anywhere else, even though many of his works have been translated into English.
Hesse received the Nobel prize for literature in 1946. I think this book, first published in 1922, is one of his very best, and if one is going to read only one of his books, this is the one I would recommend. I read it again recently in one sitting. Hesse conveys much more in 122 pages (my edition) about the human condition in general; the power of love, compassion and forgiveness; and the beauty of nature; than many other writers who have attempted to do so in longer works. Whatever one's personal beliefs or faith, I think this book should appeal immensely to the reader with an open mind.
Too often, we tend to forget the translator of such books. Translating from the German into English and capturing the flavour and nuances of the original text can be a challenging or daunting task, even for the seasoned translator. Hilda Rosner, the translator of my edition, has done an excellent job.
