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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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The hierarchic organization cherishes the ideal of anonymity, and comes very close to the realization of that ideal.

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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)

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  1. Hermann Hesse (Author)

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Original Language: German
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Country: Switzerland
Publication Date: 1943
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Page Count: 576

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  • Library of Congress: PZ3.H4525 Gl3
  • Dewey: 833.912

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