The Glass Bead Game

by Hermann Hesse

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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.
  • ISBN10 084466524X
  • ISBN13 9780844665245
  • Publish Date 1 January 1995 (first published 11 June 1970)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Atlantic Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Language English