The category of play as philosophical and aesthetic factor in the works by Hermann Hesse

In the scientific work has been carried out an interpretation of Hermann Hesse’s novels «Steppenwolf» and «The Game Beads» on basis dialogue «author – hero reader», built principles intellectual play. It illustrated that category play as artistic, magical element creativity, a means creating functioning cultural values, artistic communication is conceptual for artist. The purpose this game reader endowed with rich imagination. model ideal reader, who able to co-create agrees accept all rules proposed game, laid down in literary texts by H. Hesse. Emphasis placed fact philosophy aesthetics are basic, integral concept. artist proceeds from standpoint (as way escape reality), thanks seeks philosophical understanding depths his own subconscious conscious, solving problem act creation. works were kind playful depths, which author was not afraid make «on people». constant duality characters, study variations life paths, formation spiritual personality, search truth problems most concerned Hesse, therefore covered works. «played» construction forgetting moment about annoying reality source real «I». helps him overcome reality, gives opportunity be «who soul wants be» «where» he aspires. Most writer’s based intellect, but Hesse needs reader’s trust, does intend deceive him, contrary partner world novels: plays «beauty» offers do so readers. proved concept principle organization text communication. main reader». Keywords: «Steppenwolf», Beads», game.