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Literary Fiction· Germany

The Glass Bead Game

by Hermann Hesse
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1943605 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1943, The Glass Bead Game established Hermann Hesse as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. In a future province dedicated to the mind, Joseph Knecht rises through the hierarchy of the Glass Bead Game—a synthesis of all human knowledge—only to question whether this life of pure intellect is truly the highest. Hesse's final and most ambitious novel, for which he received the Nobel Prize. Themes of knowledge, art, spirituality run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1943.

Book Details

AuthorHermann Hesse
Published1943
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
LanguageEnglish
Pages605
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780312278564
Editorial Score40/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

This book is part of Germany's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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194310
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Glass Bead Game about?

In a future province dedicated to the mind, Joseph Knecht rises through the hierarchy of the Glass Bead Game—a synthesis of all human knowledge—only to question whether this life of pure intellect is truly the highest. Hesse's final and most ambitious novel, for which he received the Nobel Prize.

Who wrote The Glass Bead Game?

The Glass Bead Game was written by Hermann Hesse, from Germany. First published in 1943.

What awards has The Glass Bead Game won?

The Glass Bead Game has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1943.

Is The Glass Bead Game worth reading?

The Glass Bead Game is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in knowledge, art, spirituality.

Where can I buy The Glass Bead Game?

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What category is The Glass Bead Game?

The Glass Bead Game is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Glass Bead Game from?

The Glass Bead Game originates from Germany's literary tradition. Explore more books from Germany on our country page.

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