Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (Mass Market Paperback)

Siddhartha is Hermann Hesse's classic novel of spiritual searching, a book that has inspired generations of readers around the world.

Set in ancient India, it follows Siddhartha, the son of a Brahmin, who leaves home in search of enlightenment. His journey takes him through the life of a wandering ascetic, an encounter with the Buddha, years of wealth and pleasure in the city and, finally, a quiet life beside a river, where he learns what no teacher could give him.

Short, lyrical and profound, it is a perfect read for students and anyone drawn to questions of meaning and self-discovery.