Siddhartha

<br> <br> An inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse, <i>Siddhartha</i> is a beautiful tale of self-discovery.<br> <br> 'A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form' - Sunday Times<br> <br> 'It's hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone' - <i>Guardian</i><br> <br> Dissatisfied 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br>