The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse
Set in the 23rd century, the novel revolves around a highly intellectual game, the Glass Bead Game, which incorporates all fields of human and cosmic knowledge. The story follows the life of Joseph Knecht, a scholar who becomes a Magister Ludi (Master of the Game). The book explores his life and thoughts, including his relationships with others and his questioning of the values of his society. The narrative is a profound exploration of human life, knowledge, and spirituality.
The 439th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 500-600
- Words
- 137,000
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- 55th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 57th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 67th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 92nd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)