{"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteeped 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.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730973999330,"sku":"MTO-DOVER-2026-04-23-2.70-886","price":27.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/9898\/5881\/files\/book_222_I8u07Fxqu.jpg?v=1776981444","url":"https:\/\/layitflat.com\/products\/siddhartha-dover-thrift-editions-classic-novels","provider":"Lay it Flat Publishing Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}