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Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung

by Hermann Hesse

"Siddhartha: eine indische Dichtung" by Hermann Hesse is a novel published in 1922. It follows a young Brahmin's quest for spiritual enlightenment during the time of the Buddha. Rejecting both ascetic deprivation and material wealth, Siddhartha embarks on a solitary journey through love, loss, and ultimately, the wisdom of a river. This lyrical tale explores whether true understanding comes from teachings or lived experience, and what it means to find completeness in an ever-changing world.

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