Siddhartha
About this book
Hermann Hesse wrote Siddhartha after he traveled to India in the 1910s. It tells the story of a young boy who travels the country in a quest for spiritual enlightenment in the time of Guatama Buddha. It is a compact, lyrical work, which reads like an allegory about the finding of wisdom.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 912012 readers · 124 pages · ≈ 2 h 18 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Siddhartha?
About ≈ 2 h 18 m — 124 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Siddhartha?
124 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Siddhartha?
It sits on the Classics, Religion, Mythology shelves.
Has Siddhartha been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Siddhartha (1997), Siddhartha (1996).
Is Siddhartha in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Siddhartha?
The main characters include Gautama Buda, Gautama Buddha, Hermann Hesse (1877-1962).
Where does Siddhartha take place?
It is set in India, Inde during Early period, to ca. 250 B.C..
Who wrote Siddhartha?
Hermann Hesse.
Where can I read Siddhartha online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library