english discussion

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse is a novel about love, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. It was first published in 1922 and has been in continuous print ever since. Hesse was awarded the Nobel prize in Literature in 1946.

For this discussion board,

Discuss any or all of the topics below:

• The difference between seeking and finding
• The importance of the time Siddhartha and Kamala spend together
• The cyclic nature of life and experiences
• The value of Siddhartha’s changing ability to think, wait, and fast