Hermann Hesse Quotes:
Ocupation: Poet
Life: July 2, 1877 - August 9, 1962
Birthday: July 2
Death: August 9
Here and there in the ancient literature we encounter legends of wise and mysterious games that were conceived and played by scholars, monks, or the courtiers of cultured princes. These might take the form of chess games in which the pieces and squares had secret meanings in addition to their usual functions.
topic: Wise, Squares, Games, Courtiers, Ancient Literature
