SIDDHARTHA Siddhartha Siddhartha is one of Herman Hesse’s most finely written books. He wrote it during what some critics call his psychoanalytic period. It addresses the spiritual journey of a man. When Siddhartha is a young man, he and his friend, Govinda, decide to leave their Brahmin community. They go on a quest to obtain wisdom and spiritual knowledge. They believed that Samanic suffering might lead them to the goal they were reaching for. …showed first 75 words of 1587 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1587 total…ways, Siddhartha represents all humankind. Everyone is always searching for their “true” selves. This quest does not always have to be related to the Hindu religion. People of all races and denominations make this journey. Siddhartha is a carefully and well-written novel. It tactically approaches issues that people face throughout their entire life journey. Hesse expertly addresses these topics in a philosophical and straightforward manner using elements such as setting, characterization, and themes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**