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Siddhartha

Book by: Hermann Hesse

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Siddhartha" is a 1922 novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of self-discovery of a man named Siddhartha during the time of the Gautama Buddha. The novel follows Siddhartha, the son of a Brahmin, as he embarks on a quest for spiritual illumination. It explores themes of individualism, the pursuit of knowledge, and the transcendence of suffering, drawing on both Hindu and Buddhist teachings. The story is set against the backdrop of Indian philosophy and spirituality, reflecting Hesse's interest in Eastern philosophy. The narrative delves into the tension between the doctrinal dictates of organized religion and the inner promptings of the soul, emphasizing Siddhartha's self-assertive individuality and his progress through life. The novel provides no conventional resolutions to the questions it poses, and it has been described as a work of reverse missionary activity, bringing to the West the lessons of a typically Eastern story of spiritual searching and fulfillment

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