Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

Apr. 2016 · Verkauft von Simon and Schuster

Über dieses E-Book

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This allegorical novel, set in sixth-century India around the time of the Buddha, follows a young man on his search for enlightenment.

This edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
-A chronology of the author's life and work
-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Autoren-Profil

Hermann Hesse (1877–1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His best-known works include Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, which explore an individual's search for spirituality outside society.