Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse
Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse
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Siddhartha
by Hermann Hesse

Author: Hermann Hesse

Narrator: Ralf Eisend

Unabridged: 4 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2024

Categories: Fiction

Synopsis

Welcome to "Siddhartha," a journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment by Hermann Hesse. This new and modern translation breathes fresh life into Hesse's masterpiece, making it more accessible while retaining its poetic beauty."Siddhartha" has touched the hearts of countless readers worldwide and continues to resonate with those seeking deeper spiritual understanding. Translated into over 50 languages, it stands as a beacon of spiritual wisdom across cultures and generations.The story follows Siddhartha, a young man in ancient India, as he embarks on a quest to uncover the true meaning of life. As he traverses the contrasting worlds of asceticism and indulgence, Siddhartha learns lessons about love, pain, and the pursuit of inner peace. Hesse's lyrical prose captures the beauty of the journey, allowing listeners to explore the complexities of human experience and spirituality alongside the protagonist.

About Hermann Hesse

Poet and novelist 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. Among his many works are The Glass Bead Game, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and Narcissus and Goldmund. In 1946, Hesse was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kemper

So there’s a damn dirty hippie in India named Siddhartha who is supposed to be seeking spiritual enlightenment, but instead of going to a good Christian church like a normal person, he wanders around the woods for a while with some other damn dirty hippies. After he meets Buddha, he finally gets tir......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs

In life we all look for meaning, we all look for something to give us a purpose and, in essence, a reason to actually be alive. Nobody wants to get to the end of their journey and realise it was all for nothing, and that their days were utterly wasted. So how do we find this meaning? “One must fi......more

Goodreads review by J.G. Keely

By the latter part of the 19th Century, the colonial spread of European powers across the world was in full swing. The British ruled India and Australia and had gone to war with China to force opium on the population. Africa, South America, and the Philippines had been portioned out for Western rule......more

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