Siddhartha

· 문학일독
Ebook
324
Pages
Ratings and reviews aren’t verified  Learn More

About this ebook

Siddhartha is a novel about a Brahmin youth named Siddhartha, who embarks on a journey to find true enlightenment. Though he seeks wisdom from teachers and religious teachings, he remains unsatisfied and leaves to experience the world on his own. He practices asceticism, attempting to attain enlightenment through self-denial, but still fails to find the answers he seeks. Siddhartha then immerses himself in the material world, becoming a successful merchant and experiencing love, but even this does not bring him true happiness. Eventually, he meets a ferryman by the river and learns to understand the flow of life through nature. After experiencing both the spiritual and material worlds, Siddhartha finds inner peace and reaches ultimate enlightenment. The novel conveys the message that enlightenment comes not from external teachings, but from personal experience and inner reflection.

About the author

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was a German novelist and poet, renowned for his works that explore the meaning of life and self-discovery. His major works include Siddhartha, Demian, and The Glass Bead Game, which had a significant impact with their unique style combining Western and Eastern philosophy. Hesse’s writings focus on inner reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. After World War II, his works offered comfort and inspiration to many readers amid the chaos in Europe, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. His writings provide profound insights into the suffering and salvation of human existence, as well as the process of personal growth, and they continue to be beloved by readers worldwide today. His major works include Demian, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game.

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.