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The guest described revisiting Hesse's novel, noting his affection for it and recounting his struggle to read it deeply without distraction.
I read Hermann Hesse with such love and affection... And Glasbead Game, Magister Ludi, Glasperlenspiel. That was my favorite.
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The guest described revisiting Hesse's novel, noting his affection for it and recounting his struggle to read it deeply without distraction.
I read Hermann Hesse with such love and affection... And Glasbead Game, Magister Ludi, Glasperlenspiel. That was my favorite.
I could just immerse myself. And so I did and utterly, completely failed to be able to even read the first part of the book. ... I put the book back.
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Hesse's novel was recalled as a personal favorite, noted for its title variations (Magister Ludi, Glossperlenspiel) and its influence on the guest's earlier literary aspirations.
I read Hermann Hesse with such love and affection... Glossbeed game, Magister Ludi, Glossperlenspiel.