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Siddhartha

A young Brahmin in ancient India leaves home to find enlightenment. He tries asceticism, wealth and love before learning something from a quiet ferryman by the river.

First published
1922
Pace
slow
Length
short
Format
Standalone

Read this if you want a short, calm, reflective book about searching for meaning.

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