{"product_id":"siddhartha-modern-library-classics","title":"Siddhartha (Modern Library Classics)","description":"The classic novel of a quest for knowledge that has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers.\n\nNominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read\n\nThough set in a place and time far removed from the Germany of 1922, the year of the book’s debut, the novel is infused with the sensibilities of Hermann Hesse’s time, synthesizing disparate philosophies–Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western individualism–into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man’s search for meaning.\n\nIt is the story of the quest of Siddhartha, a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege and comfort to seek spiritual fulfillment and wisdom. On his journey, Siddhartha encounters wandering ascetics, Buddhist monks, and successful merchants, as well as a courtesan named Kamala and a simple ferryman who has attained enlightenment. Traveling among these people and experiencing life’s vital passages–love, work, friendship, and fatherhood–Siddhartha discovers that true knowledge is guided from within.\n\nSusan Bernofsky’s magnificent translation brings out Hesse’s inspired lyricism and his elegant, melodious cadences, illuminating the novel’s universal themes and timeless wisdom about the human condition.\n\nThis original Modern Library edition includes a lively new Introduction by Tom Robbins and a glossary of Indian terms.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0812974786\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0812974786.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hesse, Hermann|Robbins, Tom|Bernofsky, Susan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41446025527354,"sku":"DBV.0812974786.A","price":5.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0812974786-0.jpg?v=1780698509","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/siddhartha-modern-library-classics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}