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Title: Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung
Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Pullen with the assistance of Stefan Langer in scanning the original 1922 edition and Dr. Mary Cicora with the proofreading of this transcription
Summary: "Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung" by Hermann Hesse is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Siddhartha, a young Brahman in ancient India, as he embarks on a quest for spiritual enlightenment, accompanied by his devoted friend Govinda. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, the pursuit of wisdom, and the challenges one encounters in the search for meaning in life. The opening of the novel introduces Siddhartha, who lives a privileged life as the son of a Brahman. Despite his esteemed upbringing and the love of his family and friends, Siddhartha feels a growing sense of dissatisfaction with the spiritual teachings and rituals that surround him. As he grapples with profound questions about existence, the nature of the self, and the meaning of happiness, he ultimately decides to leave his home in pursuit of deeper truths, resolving to join a group of wandering ascetics known as Samanas. Siddhartha's quest begins with a strong desire to find his own path to understanding, setting the stage for his transformative journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
EBook No.: 2499
Published: Feb 1, 2001
Downloads: 1683
Language: German
Subject: Gautama Buddha -- Fiction
Subject: India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Spiritual life -- Fiction
Subject: Self-realization -- Fiction
Subject: Buddhism -- Fiction
Subject: Buddhist philosophy -- Fiction
Subject: Brahmans -- Fiction
Subject: India -- Religion -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung
Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Pullen with the assistance of Stefan Langer in scanning the original 1922 edition and Dr. Mary Cicora with the proofreading of this transcription
Summary: "Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung" by Hermann Hesse is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Siddhartha, a young Brahman in ancient India, as he embarks on a quest for spiritual enlightenment, accompanied by his devoted friend Govinda. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, the pursuit of wisdom, and the challenges one encounters in the search for meaning in life. The opening of the novel introduces Siddhartha, who lives a privileged life as the son of a Brahman. Despite his esteemed upbringing and the love of his family and friends, Siddhartha feels a growing sense of dissatisfaction with the spiritual teachings and rituals that surround him. As he grapples with profound questions about existence, the nature of the self, and the meaning of happiness, he ultimately decides to leave his home in pursuit of deeper truths, resolving to join a group of wandering ascetics known as Samanas. Siddhartha's quest begins with a strong desire to find his own path to understanding, setting the stage for his transformative journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962
EBook No.: 2499
Published: Feb 1, 2001
Downloads: 1683
Language: German
Subject: Gautama Buddha -- Fiction
Subject: India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Spiritual life -- Fiction
Subject: Self-realization -- Fiction
Subject: Buddhism -- Fiction
Subject: Buddhist philosophy -- Fiction
Subject: Brahmans -- Fiction
Subject: India -- Religion -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.