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Siddhartha
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Siddhartha

Genres
Literature: history and criticism · Fiction: literary and general non-genre · Classic fiction: literary and general · Religious and spiritual fiction · Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction · Narrative theme: identity / belonging · Fiction in translation · Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice
2025
first published in English
German
original language
12
edition in English
165
pages

This classic of twentieth-century literature tells the spiritual journey of a man living in India during the time of the Buddha—a story that has inspired generations. This edition features a fresh, poetic translation by Sherab Chödzin Kohn, a gifted translator and student of Buddhism. Kohn’s version captures the philosophical depth and meditative qualities of Hesse’s work. The book also includes an insightful introduction exploring Hesse’s own spiritual path through his journals and letters. In this edition, you will:

Editions

12 editions · sort: newest
SiddharthaSiddharthabantam978-05-5320-884-997805532088491981-12-01English (United States)160Softcover

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7 languages