Is there an audiobook of The Glass Bead Game?
by Hermann Hesse · philosophical novel, developmental novel, found manuscript
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by David Colacci, running 21h 17m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Is there an audiobook of The Glass Bead Game?
Yes. The Glass Bead Game is available on Audible, narrated by David Colacci, with a running time of about 21h 17m.
How long does it take to listen to The Glass Bead Game?
The Audible edition runs 21h 17m.
Can I listen to The Glass Bead Game without an Audible subscription?
Yes. AllReads reads a copy you already own — an EPUB or a PDF — aloud in a natural AI voice, highlighting each word as it is spoken. The voices run on your own OpenAI or xAI API key, so you pay the provider directly for what you generate rather than a monthly fee.
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