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The Glass Bead Game

byHermann Hesse

Who is this book for? Readers interested in philosophical themes and complex narratives.

Topics IdentitySurvivalFreedomPowerHope
MoodReflective, Reflective
In the remote Kingdom of Castalia, the scholars of the Twenty Third century play the Glass Bead Game. The elaborately coded game is a fusion of all human knowledge - of maths, music, philosophy, science, and art. Intrigued as a school boy, Joseph Knecht becomes consumed with mastering the game as an adult. As Knecht fulfils his life-long quest he must contend with unexpected dilemmas and the longing for a life beyond the ivory tower.

Language

en

Published on

07/06/2000

Pages

544

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099283621

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