Siddhartha

Dissatisfied with the traditional Vedic way of life, Siddhartha, the handsome son of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of existence, from the wealthy and luxurious, to the pleasures of sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a river where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson yet. Hermann Hesse's short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an unforgettable spiritual primer. As part of the new editions of the Peter Owen Cased Classics series, this special hardback edition carries a dust jacket with false die-cutting of a lotus flower, while printed on the cover board is a striking work by British contemporary artist Andy Harper.

Hilda Rosner translated Hermann Hesse's classic work, Siddhartha. Hermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading novelists and thinkers of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its humanist, philosophical, and spiritual insight. His most famous works include Siddhartha (1922), Journey to the East (1932), Demian (1919), Steppenwolf (1927), and Narcissus and Goldmund (1930). Pico Iyer is a novelist and essayist. He has written on diverse subjects of culture and travel for Harpers, New York Review of Books, New York Times, and Financial Times.