Gunther Olesch

Siddhartha Gunther Olesch

Published in 1922, Siddhartha is one of the most famous novels by Hermann Hesse, a German writer who was inspired, for the story, by the historical character Siddhartha Gautama, namely the Buddha. The book Siddhartha met with considerable, though not immediate, success, becoming a classic of literature. The story, as many know, centers on a young Indian, Siddhartha, anxious to find the way to happiness and authenticity. Thanks to its path, the novel offers the reader valuable insights and teachings on the search for oneself.