{"product_id":"b008tvm0go","title":"Siddhartha (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlending 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003cbr\u003e\nDover'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67936614055972,"sku":"YSL36965","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/2614\/7620\/files\/81e-QmpAovL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793261661","url":"https:\/\/booktavero.com\/products\/b008tvm0go","provider":"BookTavero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}