The Glass Bead Game
Hesse's final novel, set in a future where the Glass Bead Game synthesizes all arts and sciences, follows a master player's spiritual journey. Exploring the relationship between intellect and spirituality, art and life, the work examines the dangers of pure aestheticism and the need for engagement with the world. It's a meditation on culture, knowledge, and transcendence.
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