{"product_id":"siddhartha-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels","title":"Siddhartha (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)","description":"Blending Eastern mysticism and psychoanalysis, Hermann Hesse presents a strikingly original view of man and culture and the arduous process of self-discovery, reconciliation, harmony, and peace.\n\nThis classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the historical Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Indian Brahmin's quest for the ultimate reality—nirvana. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of asceticism and self-denial. After encounters with wandering ascetics, the famous Buddha Gautama, known as the Enlightened One, and his Buddhist monks, a courtesan named Kamala, and a ferryman, he learns that wisdom cannot be taught — it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle.\n\nSteeped in the tenets of psychoanalysis, Eastern philosophy, and mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony, and peace. Siddhartha Includes a glossary of Indian terms. Hermann Hesse uses Pali and Sanskrit interchangeably. Hesse incorporates the teachings of Hinduism in Siddhartha's life choices as a student, householder, forest hermit, and wandering ascetic. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. Translated by Stanley Appelbaum. Dover's Thrift Editions library of classic literature is a top choice for teachers, students, librarians, and recreational readers around the world, offering exceptional value in classic fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0486406539\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0486406539.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hermann Hesse\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46285211861169,"sku":"RDV.0486406539.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0486406539-0.jpg?v=1759687740","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/siddhartha-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}