Originally published in 1922, Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha tells the story of a young Indian man's spiritual journey. After meeting the Buddha, young Siddhartha searches for the ultimate reality and meaning of life. His journey takes him from the arms of a beautiful courtesan to monastic simplicity, from being a son to having his own son, and finally to the true beginning of his life beside a river where he ultimately finds wisdom.

One of the most important allegorical stories published in the 20th century, Siddhartha has universal appeal to those searching for personal enlightenment.

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