The Glass Bead Game
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Summary
The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse is a dystopian work set in the imaginary country of Castalia, where intellectuals dedicate their lives to an abstract science and art known as the Glass Bead Game. At the heart of the novel is the refined intellectual Joseph Knecht, who journeys from being a master of the Glass Bead Game to completely renouncing worldly illusions in search of life's true purpose. This work reflects on the ideals of culture and education, spiritual quests, inner freedom, and the choice between duty to society and personal happiness.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 7 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature