| Siddhartha: A New Translation Contributor(s): Hesse, Hermann (Author), Kohn (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1590302273 ISBN-13: 9781590302279 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: In the novel, "Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life -- the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and, finally, wisdom. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Religious - General - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Series: Shambhala Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 4.48" W x 6.86" (0.20 lbs) 192 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 chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha--a tale that has inspired generations of readers. We are invited along Siddhartha's journey experiencing his highs, lows, loves, and disappointments along the way. Hesse begins by showing us the life of a privileged brahmin's son. Handsome, well-loved, and growing increasingly dissatisfied with the life expected of him, Siddhartha sets out on his journey, not realizing that he is fulfilling the prophesies proclaimed at his birth. Siddhartha blends in with the world, showing the reader the beauty and intricacies of the mind, nature, and his experiences on the path to enlightenment. Sherab Ch dzin Kohn's flowing, poetic translation conveys the philosophical and spiritual nuances of Hesse's text, paying special attention to the qualities of meditative experience. Also included is an extensive introduction by Paul W. Morris that discusses the impact Siddhartha has had on American culture. |