The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse Paperback Book

Description: The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse 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. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hermann Hesses magnum opus and a twentieth-century classicIn 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. Notes The title refers to a game played by scholars in the year 2400, and demonstrates Heeses longing to fuse the mind with nature. Reissue number 2. Back Cover One of the truly important books of the century, in any language The Times 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. Sublime Thomas Mann SEE ALSO: THE TIN DRUM BY GUNTER GRASS Author Biography Hermann Hesse was born in Calw, W rttemburg 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. Review One of the truly important books of the century, in any language * The Times *Sublime -- Thomas MannA massive novel set out to explore the positive side of human nature, the fullness of mans capacity as a thinker and as a prober into scared mysteries...Touching and impressive * Observer * Promotional Hermann Hesses magnum opus and a twentieth-century classic Review Text One of the truly important books of the century, in any language Promotional "Headline" "Herman Hesses magnum opus and a twentieth-century classic" Details ISBN009928362X Author Hermann Hesse Pages 544 Year 2000 ISBN-10 009928362X ISBN-13 9780099283621 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 833.912 Birth 1877 Death 1962 Media Book Tag vintageclassics Short Title GLASS BEAD GAME Residence SZ Series Vintage Classics Publisher Vintage Publishing Imprint Vintage Classics Publication Date 2000-07-06 UK Release Date 2000-07-06 AU Release Date 2000-07-06 NZ Release Date 2000-07-06 Alternative 9781473521391 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1619353;

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