Franz Kafka

The Castle

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ISBN 13:: 9781857151275
author:: Franz Kafka
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Everyman
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1992
Pages:: 378
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 2.8 x 20.8 cm
Genre:: Short Stories
Condition:: New
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The Castle by Franz Kafka In this enigmatic novel, a mysterious summons sets in motion a complex and often frustrating struggle for communication. A land surveyor is tasked with taking up residence at a remote castle, but the nature of his employment and the identity of his employer remain shrouded in mystery. As K. navigates the labyrinthine corridors of the castle, he finds himself trapped in a cycle of bureaucratic limbo, where every attempt to establish contact seems to end in failure. Through Kafka's masterful prose, we are drawn into a world of absurdity and uncertainty, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. With its characteristic blend of psychological insight and philosophical depth, The Castle is a work of profound complexity and nuance, one that continues to fascinate readers with its haunting and unsettling portrayal of the human condition.

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