2006-06-23 14:35:41 · 5 answers · asked by gg 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Magister Ludi or The Glass Bead Game
The book is deeply philosophical and also raises many valid points, that were not touched upon in such great depth in Hesse's previous novels. While many claim his style is ponderous or difficult in G.B.G., I think it is only so compared with the very short and captivating Siddhartha and fairly short Steppenwolf. Both books, which I think are excellent in their own right, don’t quite reach the maturity and level of Glass Bead Game.
Glass Bead Game is about change and movement. We should never get complacent within a position we inhabit no matter how high and respected it is, constantly strive to move forward, trying to find self-realization. A theme that Hesse uses almost in every single novel, but takes its most profound meaning within Glass Bead Game.
The idea of the Glass Bead Game is another incredible concept that Hesse envisioned for the book an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas. With it Hesse has reached his creative highpoint.
The book is essentially about learning and teaching, such as they come in circles of life and understanding. We should never stop to learn even when we teach and move on. This and valuing Service above Self are Hesse’s essential messages throughout the book.
2006-06-23 15:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A little tough to chose just one as" Steppenwolf "and :"Demian" are both great books on their own but I guess I have to say of all Hesses's books I like" Siddartha" the most. It's a book about self discovery and a young man's journey in his search of the OM in life. The river of dreams is but the constant murmur of the heart wanting to love and be loved; to find meaning in each blade of grass , a distant thunder, the changing clouds and why the waterfalls never ceased to sing its prayer- the sound of one hand clapping.
2006-06-23 23:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by tazaharra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nacissus and Goldman. It shows how a young man can "misery away" his youth and health by blindly pursuing a noble goal that is unachievable. Self imposed misery in the name of nobleness or piety is a sorry thing and if God would demand such a thing then He is not a God worth serving in the first place.
2006-06-23 21:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by ckswife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always enjoyed Demain , because Max seems similar to a person who I have met
2006-06-24 17:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by clampnugget 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siddhartha, of course :)
2006-06-23 21:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by msbluebells 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋