"Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse: Deluxe Edition (Penguin Classics)

Experience the story of Siddhartha, one of the most acclaimed works of German Literature, with this Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition. Written by Hermann Hesse, this timeless novel follows the spiritual journey of a young man seeking enlightenment. With its easy to read and understand prose, this work is sure to captivate readers of all ages. Enjoy the journey of Siddhartha with this special edition, and find yourself deeply satisfied with the overall experience.

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This Deluxe Edition of Hermann Hesse's classic novel, Siddhartha, is a timeless story of spiritual quest and self-discovery. Set in ancient India, it follows the journey of a young man, Siddhartha, as he struggles to find enlightenment. With beautiful prose and a deep understanding of the human condition, Siddhartha is a must-read for anyone looking for a meaningful exploration of the spiritual journey. This Deluxe Edition features a special introduction by translator Joachim Neugroschel, as well as a new afterword by renowned scholar and Hesse scholar Ralph Freedman.
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Details of "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse: Deluxe Edition (Penguin Classics)

  • Classic Literature & Fiction: Classic Literature & Fiction
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0142437182
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 176 pages
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.62 x 0.51 x 8.36 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #123 in Censorship & Politics#1,814 in Classic Literature & Fiction#4,001 in Literary Fiction
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0142437186
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 8.5 ounces
  • Lexile measure ‏ ‎: 1010L
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 394 ratings
  • Censorship & Politics: Censorship & Politics
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Penguin Classics; Deluxe edition
  • Literary Fiction (Books): Literary Fiction

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Alaia: Totally worth it

Canada on May 25, 2023

Jaymae: Quick delivery. Purchased for a class but ended up being a nice read and a book to get you thinking but read with an open mind

United States on Mar 22, 2023

hhhvv: Beautiful book inside and out. I know I'll be reaching out for this book throughout my life again and again.

Canada on Mar 01, 2021

German218: Great quality. One of my favorite books.

Canada on Feb 14, 2021

Somendra: Please note: The pages of this product are "deckle edged", that is they have a subtle, irregular "cut".

But, as I have just recently learned from a certain vendor of this product, this "cut/finish" of the paper is NOT an imperfection but a very intentional effect styled by the publisher owing to which the book is valued more as compared to conventional, smooth paper "cut" edition(s) by the same publisher.

Hence, this edition of the book is sold as the Penguin Deluxe Edition -- because of the deckle edge binding of the pages, the seemingly, perhaps ostensibly, larger size of the font, and other so called 'changes/improvements' as compared to the other edition(s) sold by Penguin.

Again, I am not advertising or encouraging anyone to buy this product. Personally, I find the conventional smooth paper edges more aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. But then, I don't really have any complaints about this product other than this trivial cosmetic trait that does not otherwise undermine my personal reading experience.

To be honest, the deckle edged pages, now that I have read a few pages, makes me otherwise feel as if I am turning over the parchments of some...

India on Oct 11, 2020

S. K.: Great book!

Canada on Aug 15, 2019

Abbey O.: I absolutely adore this book. Physically, the ragged page edges helps to put you into young Siddhartha's shoes many many years ago. It is very easy to see the text, and you can tell that it the cover is a good quality paperback that will last for a long while. About the story itself, its a great philosophical read. If you've ever questioned the meaning of life, I would recommend this book. It teaches many great lessons such as how you can learn a lot from worldly experiences it included an interesting and enlightening bit on how to love. I was slightly unsatisfied with the ending because it isn't completely conclusive, in my opinion, but it does make you think about your own life. Overall, I love Hesse's style of writing, with beautiful imagery and an almost poetic style.

United States on Sep 28, 2017

Danny Webster: The best thing I can say about this book, Siddhartha, is that it is indeed a classic jewel. I am happy to have been able to find such a literary work of art; not only in the form of a great novel, but as a novel that simultaneously professes great spiritual enlightenment in everyday general terms. There are dozens of “best” paragraphs I could quote, but I will randomly quote the following, not because it is better than most paragraphs, but because it is just one of the many forceful paragraphs:

“Siddhartha learned much among the samanas, he learned to follow many paths away from his ego. He followed the path of unselfing through pain, through the voluntary suffering and overcoming of pain, of hunger, of thirst, of fatigue. He followed the path of unselfing through meditation, through thinking till the mind was empty of all notions. He learned to follow those and other paths, he left his self a thousands times, for hours on end and days on end he lingered in the nonself. But though the paths led away from the ego, in the end they always led back to the ego. Though Siddhartha fled his ego a thousand times, dwelling in nothingness, in animal, in rock, the return was...

United States on Jan 20, 2016

Jennifer C.: As always, the Penguin Drop Caps books never cease to amaze me. Siddartha is no exception, and although I was wary of the color, it fits right in with the rest of the collection. I love that the Penguin Drop Caps are something I can collect over time. Not only do they make a great statement piece but I get to reconnect with classics that I love and also discover new books! My only caution is that if you are buying them to collect them and use them gently - check them over when they arrive in the mail. The hard covers have a "soft" finish which can easily be dented or scratched. This is not something that happens with normal use (I read my books often and they do not show any signs of abuse) but it is something that could easily happen in shipping or if placed to bounce around in a tote bag with keys/other sharp objects.

United States on Dec 03, 2014

Thomas III: This book, I believe is a very good translation, but I can't really compare because I haven't read the alternatives. But I''ll share a little about the story in general. Here's how nice it is: Years later, upon learning yoga from a brilliant teacher, the story of the true Om came back and shed perfect light on everything, helping me understand meditation in a way that I can't imagine I would grasp without having read this book.

My take is that its kind of like a fantasy, Hobbit type of story - trekking through wild environments and unexpected cultures in another time, before technology. Except instead of goblins and trolls and battles with sorcery, it is the real world: politics, emotions, and constructed vices, which present truly dire challenges, and instead of a ring, there exists a magical meaning (or simplicity) which must be achieved through an adventure of the mind. If taken, this journey promises freedom and peace.

As a read, this story of Siddhartha kind of made my mind work a little, and thoughts will sometimes buzz through your head to process something, which slowed down my reading. Been a while since you've felt youthful contemplativeness? Read this.

United States on Nov 07, 2013

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Classic Literature & Fiction Classic Literature & Fiction
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0142437182 1492399493 1477817409
Paperback ‏ ‎ 176 pages 97 pages 328 pages
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.62 x 0.51 x 8.36 inches 5.06 x 0.22 x 7.81 inches 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank #123 in Censorship & Politics#1,814 in Classic Literature & Fiction#4,001 in Literary Fiction #25 in German Literature #145 in Foreign Language Instruction #1,526 in Short Stories #1,242 in War & Military Action Fiction #1,429 in Space Marine Science Fiction#4,087 in Science Fiction Adventures
Language ‏ ‎ English German English
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0142437186 978-1492399490 978-1477817407
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 8.5 ounces 3.67 ounces 12 ounces
Lexile measure ‏ ‎ 1010L
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 394 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 3,530 ratings 4.4/5 stars of 17,613 ratings
Censorship & Politics Censorship & Politics
Publisher ‏ ‎ Penguin Classics; Deluxe edition CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Bilingual edition 47North
Literary Fiction (Books) Literary Fiction
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