Siddhartha A Novel by Hermann Hesse

by Hesse, Hermann

• ISBN13: 9781577153757
• ISBN10: 1577153758
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-09-19
• Publisher: Wellfleet Press

Summary

Follow Siddhartha on a journey toward peace and enlightenment in this vibrantly illustrated hardcover edition of Herman Hesse’s lyrical masterwork.

Set in ancient Nepal, Siddhartha rediscovers the illumination gained through travel, meditation, and the teachings of the Buddha. Join the young Brahmin in his quest for reality as he explores themes of enlightenment and self-discovery. This stunning edition brings renewed brilliance to Herman Hesse’s classic novel Siddhartha with:

• A display-worthy cover featuring debossing and foil accents
• Sumptuous chapter openers, each boasting a full-color illustration surrounded by meditative patterns
• Decorative flourishes on each page corner
• Intricately illustrated pull quotes throughout the book

Combined with the original text from the US publication in 1951, these elements enhance Hesse’s poetic vision, invigorating the mind and senses. This elegantly designed keepsake edition is an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.

Author Biography

Hermann Karl Hesse was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an individual’s search for authenticity, self-knowledge, and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Table of Contents

PART I
The Son of the Brahman
With the Samanas
Gotama
Awakening
PART II
Kamala
With the Childlike People
Sansara
By the River
The Ferryman
The Son
Om
Govinda