He rejects the spiritual life, takes a lover and becomes a rich merchant. However Buddhist teaching disappoints him and he realizes that self-discovery must come from his own experiences. When he hears about a man called Gotama the Buddha he leaves the Samanas. For a while he embraces their doctrine and rejects all worldly goods. First he spends time with a group of ascetics called Samanas.
Siddhartha, the son of a wealthy Brahmin, is unable to find peace within his own religion and community so sets off on his travels through India in search of enlightenment.
This edition is translated from German by Hilda Rosner with an introduction by John Peacock. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers.
Told in a simple mythical style, the story of Siddhartha is an inspirational classic by Hermann Hesse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
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