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Siddhartha

ger. Siddhartha · 1922
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Interesting Facts

  • The book tells the story of a young man's spiritual journey named Siddhartha in ancient India.
  • The plot is based on the philosophy and teachings of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism.
  • The main character, Siddhartha, goes through various life stages, including asceticism, wealth, and love, before finding enlightenment.
  • One of the key characters is the Buddha, whom Siddhartha meets on his journey but decides not to follow, choosing instead to seek his own path to enlightenment.
  • The book emphasizes the importance of personal experience and inner search in achieving spiritual understanding.
  • Siddhartha finds enlightenment by working as a ferryman on the river and listening to its wisdom.
  • The river in the book symbolizes the flow of life and the unity of all things.
  • The book was written during a period when Hermann Hesse himself was experiencing a spiritual crisis and seeking answers to questions about the meaning of life.
Siddhartha
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
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Original titleger. Siddhartha · 1922
Genre: Philosophy