Glass Bead Game, The

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In the remote Kingdom of Castalia, scholars of the Twenty Third century engage in the intricate Glass Bead Game. This profoundly coded game seamlessly integrates all human knowledge, encompassing mathematics, music, philosophy, science, and art. Joseph Knecht, captivated by the game in his youth, dedicates himself to mastering it as an adult. As Knecht pursues his lifelong ambition, he faces unforeseen challenges and yearns for experiences beyond scholarly pursuits.

About the Author

Hermann Hesse was born in Calw, Württemburg in 1877. In 1919, as a protest against German militarism in the First World War, Hesse moved to Switzerland where he lived in self-imposed exile until his death at the age of eighty-five in 1962. His major works include Steppenwolf, Siddharta and Narcissus and Goldmund. Hesse worked on his magnum opus, The Glass Bead Game, for twelve years. This novel was specifically cited when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946. Hesse died in 1962.

9780099283621 ISBN
Classic Fiction
Literature & Fiction