Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha An Indian Tale Hermann Hesse

An allegorical novel that follows the spiritual journey of an Indian man called Siddhartha during the time of Buddha (6th century B. C.). Beginning with the main character's departure from his Brahmin home the search for enlightenment takes Siddhartha through a series of changes and realizations.

About the Author

Hermann Karl Hesse (1877 -1962) was a German-born poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Demian, Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an individual's search for authenticity, self-knowledge and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.