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First published in 1922, "Siddhartha" is a novel by Hermann Hesse based on the early life of Buddha and it was inspired by the author’s visit to India before World War I.
"Siddhartha" follows a man as he seeks the meaning of life and reaches enlightenment. As his journey progresses, we find certain themes such as unity with nature, avoidance of routine, and truth.