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Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) was born in Germany and later became a citizen of Switzerland. As a Western man profoundly affected by the mysticism of Eastern thought, he wrote many novels, stories, and essays that bear a vital spiritual force that has captured the imagination and loyalty of many generations of readers. In 1946, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature for The Glass Bead Game. Photo by unknown [Dutch National Archives, The Hague, Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 / Public Domain] [CC BY-SA 3.0 nl (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/nl/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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Siddhartha, a classic 1922 novel, explores the spiritual journey of a young Indian Brahmin seeking enlightenment during the time of Gautama Buddha. Though relatively short at 152 pages, the book's lyrical prose and profound themes have inspired generations of readers. Siddhartha gained particular popularity in the 1960s counterculture movement.

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