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.
| ISBN: | 9780099283621 |
| Publication date: | 6th July 2000 |
| Author: | Hermann Hesse |
| Publisher: | Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 530 pages |
| Series: | Vintage Classics |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
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.
The Glass Bead Game features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, Modern and Contemporary Fiction
Paperback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Glass Bead Game was written by Hermann Hesse and published by Vintage Classics an imprint of Random House
The Glass Bead Game has 530 pages
Yes it is part of Vintage Classics series
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.