{"product_id":"siddhartha-by-hermann-hesse-9781529024043","title":"Siddhartha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold in a simple mythical style, the story of \u003cem\u003eSiddhartha\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspirational classic by Hermann Hesse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from German by Hilda Rosner with an introduction by John Peacock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSiddhartha\u003c\/em\u003e, the son of a wealthy Brahmin, is unable to find peace within his own religion and community, so sets off on his travels through India in search of enlightenment. First, he spends time with a group of ascetics called Samanas. For a while, he embraces their doctrine and rejects all worldly goods. When he hears about a man called Gotama the Buddha, he leaves the Samanas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Buddhist teaching disappoints him and he realises that self-discovery must come from his own experiences. He rejects the spiritual life, takes a lover and becomes a rich merchant. But after some years, dissatisfied with materialism, he takes off again in search of the spiritual peace he longs for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46030195163372,"sku":"9781529024043","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529024043.jpg?v=1734658747","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/siddhartha-by-hermann-hesse-9781529024043","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}