"The true profession of man is to find his way to himself." (Herman Hesse, 1951). "In this novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it from one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha, comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life--the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace and, finally, wisdom" (Hermann Hesse, 1951/1957/1964/1971).

A great novel to read!