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Siddhartha: An Indian Tale
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4 out of 5
Based on 402,340 Ratings and 11,086 Reviews

Book Description
This book is an allegorical tale of a Brahman boy who seeks peace and enlightenment after leaving his well off circumstances. He sets his goal to self-denial and ascetic life among the numerous holy men than roamed the land in that time. After dissatisfied with ascetic life he seeks love and wealth in the city. His best friend becomes the follower of Gotama Buddha but Siddhartha is not satisfied t... More
Book Information
PublisherAncient Wisdom Publications
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages138
ISBN-100982499450
ISBN-13978-0982499450
Publication Date02/16/2010
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About Hermann Hesse (Author) : Hermann Hesse is a published author and a translator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Hermann Hesse include Demian the Story of Emil Sinclairs Youth, The Fai... more
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About Anke Dreher (Translator) : Anke Dreher is a published translator. A published credit of Anke Dreher is Siddhartha - An Indian Tale.
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About Gunther Olesch (Translator) : Gunther Olesch is a published translator. Published credits of Gunther Olesch include Siddhartha and Siddhartha - An Indian Tale.
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9/22/2010 Andras Nagy said: This book moved me so much that I decided to publish it. It is a good translation and hard cover.
tags: Inspired me

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