During World War I, Hermann's youngest son Bruno suffered from a serious illness. In 1916, his father died, a marital crisis, and his wife's mental illness plunged the already famous writer and poet into a deep depression. In this situation, the author began to write this book.
This work, written in 1922, is also his ninth work. It describes the protagonist Siddhartha's three important journeys in pursuing himself in ancient India. From conscious asceticism to self-exile and sensual enjoyment, inner peace finally became the ultimate goal he pursued. The whole book is written in a simple and poetic language.
Siddhartha, an aristocratic young man in ancient India, had everything that people envied. In order to pursue his inner self, he embarked on a journey of self-seeking. After enjoying the indulgent happiness and luxurious life, he abandoned all sensory stimulation and came to the river. By the river, Siddhartha finally awakens and experiences the eternity of himself and the moment.
Reader comments
This book is inspiring and tells the story of one man's journey to find himself. The author Hermann Hesse uses simple and poetic language to make us think deeply about the meaning of life. Siddhartha in the book goes through all kinds of things and finally finds inner peace. This is very helpful for us to find our goals in real life. It is a good book worth reading!
This book is inspiring and tells the story of one man's journey to find himself. The author Hermann Hesse uses simple and poetic language to make us think deeply about the meaning of life. Siddhartha in the book goes through all kinds of things and finally finds inner peace. This is very helpful for us to find our goals in real life. It is a good book worth reading!