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The final novel of Hermann Hesse, for which he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1946, The Glass Bead Game is a fascinating tale of the complexity of modern life as well as a classic of modern literature Set in the 23rd century, The Glass Bead Game is the story of Joseph Knecht, who... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Joseph Knecht: Subject of this faux biography
- Plinio Designori: Close friend of Knecht, who encourages him to broaden his interests.
- Mind: Add a description of this character.
- Music Master: The man who first tests Knecht's skills and brings him into the Order.
- Pravati
- Fritz Tegularius: Rebellious colleague of Knecht's who works for Knecht in the order.
- Father Jacobus
- Zbinden
- Bertram
- Dion Pugil
- Waldzell
- Magister Ludi
- Tito
- Master Alexander
- Maya
- Monsieur Dubois
- Mariafels
- Anton
- Master Thomas
- Adam
- Maro
- Domine
- Ravana
- Ferromonte
- Govinda
- Nala
- Rajah
- Gervasius
First Sentence edit
The hierarchic organization cherishes the ideal of anonymity, and comes very close to the realization of that ideal.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 576 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Hermann Hesse (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: German
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Country: Switzerland
Publication Date: 1943
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Page Count: 576
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: Switzerland
Publication Date: 1943
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 576
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ3.H4525 Gl3
- Dewey: 833.912
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