Glass Bead Game

The crystallization of Nobel Prize winner Hesse's lifelong spiritual pursuit, the dream blueprint of a courageous soul, and a monumental masterpiece that blends Eastern and Western civilizations. Thomas Mann said: "Our era has only a few great works of courage and perseverance."
In a future world, the Glass Bead Game, a symbolic system derived from music and mathematics, represents all of humanity's knowledge and spiritual wealth. Due to tumultuous political turmoil and war, human civilization faces the threat of destruction. A religious group works tirelessly to preserve and promote this spiritual heritage. Knecht, an orphan raised by this religious group, is gifted. With exceptional talent and organizational skills, he rises through the ranks of this elite group, ultimately becoming a master of the Glass Bead Game. However, as he grows older, he grows dissatisfied with this isolated spiritual realm, believing it impossible to contribute to the public from this ivory tower. He emerges into the real world, seeking to improve the world through education. However, before he can complete his mission, he tragically drowns while swimming.

2024-04-01

上海译文出版社

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9787532795444