Siddhartha: An Indian Tale (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics) Paperback – January 1, 1999

From the bustling streets of my daily commute to the quiet moments before bed, “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse transformed these ordinary instances into a profound journey of self-discovery right alongside its protagonist. This isn’t just a book; it’s a spiritual experience neatly bound in pages that whisper ancient secrets and echo the sound of the flowing river that Siddhartha loves.Reading this was like having a quiet conversation with the wisest part of myself, the one often drowned out by emails and endless to-dos. Hesse’s narrative isn’t just beautifully crafted—it’s a mirror held up to the soul, showing us more about ourselves with each chapter. Whether you’re a seeker of wisdom, a lover of beautifully crafted prose, or just in need of a literary escape, this book offers a timeless refuge. Dive in, and let Siddhartha’s journey to enlightenment inspire your own path to inner peace. Maybe, like me, you’ll find answers to questions you didn’t know you had.

This book was definitely a great read. It had been sitting in my library for too long! I was taken with this story as I’m sure you will be too.

A very smart interlocutor I met suggested that I read this book. I found the story to be quite insightful, as one could expect from Herman Hesse. However, my favorite piece from the author remains Steppenwulf. Siddharta is too much into spirituality and meditation for my taste. Still a very profound book worth reading.

I am in the process of understanding the Eastern Tao. Hermman Heese takes a individual through three stages of his life and does a superb explaining the pain and release of each stage. Heese, as a child, spent time in India with his missionary parents. It helps to understand what Eastern philosophy is as it is different from the Western point of view. Despite this, Heese writes in a style regardless of age, religion, or political view assists the reader understand we all go through these stages of life. This is an excellent book for reference and metaphysical understanding. Paul G. Downey

This rendering of Hermann Hesse's treasured work has instilled in me an impulse to go back to the version I first read, and for a time repeatedly, more than fifty years ago. I don't remember feeling the story moving by in the same coherent sweep in my earlier readings, but I do remember being joyfully engrossed each time I read "Siddhartha".I will, of course, re-read this rendering once I've located and re-read my first version. And so on......

I bought this book for an english class, was skeptical about this because i was just not interested in buddhism (no offense), but this book is so craftily written, I've read this book three times for self pleasure, I love it, definitely opened up some opinions in me and Mae me think and centralize myself, I recommend it to the extreme, buy it! Totally worth it!

Great read, lovely short book to open your mind and express a different avenue of life and living. Great recommendation from reddit.

Translated well and worth the time to better understand those who are on a struggle to find the middle path.