Magister Ludi (The Glass Bead Game) - Hermann Hesse

"Magister Ludi," also known as "The Glass Bead Game," is a novel by Hermann Hesse, first published in 1943. It is considered one of Hesse's most complex and ambitious works and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946. The novel is set in a futuristic, utopian society where intellectuals dedicate their lives to the pursuit of knowledge and the perfection of a sophisticated intellectual game known as the Glass Bead Game. The protagonist, Joseph Knecht, rises through the ranks to become the Magister Ludi (Master of the Game). The story explores his life, his philosophical and spiritual growth, and his eventual questioning of the very principles he once embraced. "The Glass Bead Game" delves into themes of intellectualism, spirituality, the role of the individual in society, and the pursuit of meaning. It is often regarded as a meditation on the interplay between art, science, and human experience. Soft Cover. Approx. 4.25 x 7 inches. 520 pp. Bottom right cover is creased. My name on inside cover.