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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.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1922
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 152
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a short, calm, reflective book about searching for meaning.
Skip this if you want a lot of plot or are put off by spiritual themes.
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Quick answers about Siddhartha
- What is Siddhartha about?
- 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.
- Who should read Siddhartha?
- Read it if you want a short, calm, reflective book about searching for meaning. Skip it if you want a lot of plot or are put off by spiritual themes.
- How long and how fast is Siddhartha?
- It is a slow-paced, short read of about 152 pages, first published in 1922.
- Does Siddhartha have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Siddhartha for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Siddhartha; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Siddhartha?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Alchemist, The Little Prince, Steppenwolf.
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