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Hermann Hesse’s acclaimed novel unfolds in a fictional Central‑European state of Castalia, set in the 25th century. The community of dedicated scholars runs boarding schools and devotes their lives to the mysterious Glass Bead Game, a complex intellectual pursuit whose rules remain undisclosed. Central to the narrative is Magister Ludi, the game’s head administrator, who, after years spent abroad—including in China—questions the value of Castalia’s insular, contemplative existence and seeks a broader understanding of knowledge and life.
First publish date: 1943
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Hermann Hesse
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