The Glass Bead Game

Experience a full-cast adaptation of Hermann Hesse's renowned novel, The Glass Bead Game, narrated by the acclaimed Derek Jacobi. Set in a utopian future, the story follows Joseph Knecht, a gifted young orphan immersed in the elite Castalian Order, where he grapples with the complexities of the Glass Bead Game that represents a synthesis of all knowledge and art. As he rises to power, Joseph faces a profound crisis of conscience, questioning the ideals of his society. This edition also features The City, a short fable from Hesse's fairy tale collection, read by Andrew Hilton.