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Zustand: Good. A bold translation of Nobel Prize-winner Herman Hesse's most inspirational and beloved work, which was nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read A Penguin Classic Hesse's famous and influential novel, Siddartha, is perhaps the most important and compelling moral allegory our troubled century has produced. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and moving empathy for humanity, has touched the lives of millions since its original publication in 1922. Set in India, Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, through the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation. This new translation by award-winning translator Joachim Neugroschel includes an introduction by Hesse biographer Ralph Freedman. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.…

Revised Shooting script for the pilot episode of the 1995 television series, originally aired on September 28, 1995, on CBS. A fictional tabloid publication struggles to survive in the fast-paced world of New York journalism. The series ran for a brief single season, with 13 episodes total, only eight of which were aired. Self wrappers. Title page integral with front wrapper, dated 03/28/95, noted as GOLDEN REVISION and SHOOTING SCRIPT, with credits for screenwriter Michelle Ashford. 65 leaves, with last page of text numbered 61. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Full provenance available.…