Copyright 1951; "Twenty-Fourth Paperbook Printing, Seventh Clothbound Printing"; A New Directions Book; Hardbound, cloth covers; very good condition of book; boards good with fading of spine and minor soiling of back board.
 
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Siddhartha, written by Hermann Hesse and translated by Hilda Rosner, is a philosophical novel that tells the story of Siddhartha, the son of a wealthy Brahmin in ancient India.  Despite his privileged upbringing, Siddhartha feels a profound sense of dissatisfaction and a yearning for deeper understanding.  The narrative chronicles his journey through various stages of life, including asceticism, indulgence, and ultimately, spirtual awakening.