Bibliograph

Siddhartha, an Indian poem, Hermann Hesse ; a new translation by Susan Bernofsky ; introduction by Tom Robbins

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Label

Siddhartha, an Indian poem, Hermann Hesse ; a new translation by Susan Bernofsky ; introduction by Tom Robbins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Siddhartha

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

608486188

Responsibility statement

Hermann Hesse ; a new translation by Susan Bernofsky ; introduction by Tom Robbins

Series statement

Modern Library classics

Sub title

an Indian poem

Summary

In the novel, "Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life -- the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and, finally, wisdom

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