Bibliograph

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

Type

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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

non fiction

Main title

Siddhartha

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

63680084

Responsibility statement

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

Sub title

an Indian poem

Summary

An allegorical novel by the celebrated German writer. Sidhartha, the hero, is a type of Buddhist Everyman, who passes through many temptations and trials on his way to purification. The different stages of his spiritual development are represented by the various roles he takes on: wanderer, courtier, merchant, and hermit

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