Siddhartha

<p><b>'A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form' <i>Sunday Times</i></b></p><p><b>'It's hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone' <i>Guardian</i></b></p><p><b>An inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse, <i>Siddhartha</i> is a beautiful tale of self-discovery</b></p><p>Dissatisfied with the ways of life he has experienced, Siddhartha, the handsome son of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of existence, from immense wealth and luxury to the pleasures of sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a river, where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson yet.</p><p>Hermann Hesse's short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an unforgettable spiritual primer. A tender and unforgettable moral allegory, it is an undeniable classic of modern literature.</p><p><b>Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe</b></p><p><b>Translated by Hilda Rosner</b></p><p>Hermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading novelists and thinkers of the twentieth century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its humanist, philosophical and spiritual insight. His most famous works include <i>Siddhartha</i>, <i>Journey to the East</i>, <i>Demian</i>, <i>Steppenwolf</i>, and <i>Narcissus and Goldmund</i>.</p>