Siddhartha

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This bold translation of Nobel Prize-winner Herman Hesse's most beloved work is a compelling moral allegory for our troubled times. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this tale, written with deep empathy for humanity, has resonated with millions since its 1922 publication. Set in India, it follows a young Brahmin's quest for ultimate reality after encountering the Buddha. His journey leads him from a life of indulgence to asceticism, through the fleeting pleasures of sensual love with a courtesan and the pursuit of wealth and fame, culminating in painful struggles with his son and the profound wisdom of renunciation. This new translation by Joachim Neugroschel includes an introduction by Hesse biographer Ralph Freedman. For over seventy years, Penguin has been a leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, offering a global bookshelf of over 1,700 titles. The Penguin Classics series is trusted for its authoritative texts, enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as modern translations by award-winning translators.