| Siddhartha: An Indian Tale Contributor(s): Hesse, Hermann (Author), Olesch, Gunther (Translator), Dreher, Anke (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0982499450 ISBN-13: 9780982499450 Publisher: Ancient Wisdom Publications OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Visionary & Metaphysical |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.83 lbs) 138 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 8672 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 to do the same. Finally he meets the ferrymen and learns to listen to the river. This and meeting and parting with his son are the heights of the book. The river represents the eternal and timeless existence and oneness, and the meeting and parting with Siddhartha's son represents the attachments as obstacles to reach enlightenment. |