Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse
Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse
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Siddhartha

Author: Hermann Hesse

Narrator: George Easton

Unabridged: 3 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/20/2023


Synopsis

Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse is a timeless and profound novel that takes readers on an introspective journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. Set in ancient India, the story follows the titular character, Siddhartha, a young Brahmin who embarks on a quest to unravel the mysteries of existence and find ultimate meaning in life. Driven by a restless spirit and a deep yearning for truth, Siddhartha rejects the traditional path of his upbringing and embarks on a relentless pursuit of spiritual wisdom. Leaving behind his comfortable life, he traverses various realms of existence, seeking guidance and enlightenment from spiritual teachers, ascetics, and even courtesans. Read in English, unabridged.

Author Bio

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.

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