Siddhartha

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'A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form' Sunday Times'It's hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone' GuardianAn inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha is a beautiful tale of self-discoveryDissatisfied with the ways of life he has experienced, Siddhartha, the handsome son of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of existence, from immense wealth and luxury to the pleasures of sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a river, where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson yet. Hermann Hesse's short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an unforgettable spiritual primer.A tender and unforgettable moral allegory, it is an undeniable classic of modern literature. Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globeTranslated by Hilda RosnerHermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading novelists and thinkers of the twentieth century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its humanist, philosophical and spiritual insight.His most famous works include Siddhartha, Journey to the East, Demian, Steppenwolf, and Narcissus and Goldmund.

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Autor: Hermann Hesse

Autor

HERMANN HESSE

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) nasceu na Alemanha, e naturalizou-se suíço em 1923. Contista, poeta, ensaísta e editor de importantes obras da literatura alemã, o escritor foi um adversário declarado do nazismo, e se posicionou firmemente contra a ascensão desta ditadura por meio de artigos publicados naquela época. Em 1911, viajou para a Índia a fim de conhecer a vida no Extremo Oriente. Em seus textos, Hesse procurou se manter fiel às tradições literárias românticas e clássicas. É autor, entre outros livros, de O jogo das contas de vidro, O lobo da estepe, Sonho de uma flauta e Narciso e Goldmund. Em 1946, Hermann Hesse ganhou o Prêmio Nobel de Literatura.