The Castle
Language: English
Published by Dover Pubns, 2025
- Softcover
- New
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United KingdomRevaluation Books
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224 pages. 8.00x5.00x8.00 inches. In Stock.
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- Title
- The Castle
- Author
- Kafka, Franz/ Muir, Edwin (Translator)/ Muir, Willa (Translator)
- Publisher
- Dover Pubns
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486855392
- ISBN 13
- 9780486855394
- Item weight
- 0.25 kilograms
Trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare, K., a land surveyor, struggles to access the impenetrable Castle, a symbol of unassailable authority. Facing inexplicable delays, he experiences alienation and existential dread. Franz Kafka’s darkly humorous narrative explores the individual’s battle against overwhelming bureaucracy and the quest for identity in an indifferent world.The Castle joins “The Metamorphosis” and The Trial as one of Kafka’s most significant contributions to existential absurdist literature in the twentieth century.
- A compelling protagonist’s struggle: Follow K., a land surveyor, as he battles an impenetrable bureaucratic system symbolized by the enigmatic Castle.
- Themes of alienation and power: The story strikes a universal chord with its portrayal of human isolation and the overwhelming forces of authority.
- Kafka’s signature absurdist style: Experience Kafka’s unique blend of exasperating bureaucracy, dark humor, and existential weight.
- Timeless relevance: Resonates with modern readers navigating complicated systems, red tape, and feelings of being unheard.
- Rich literary legacy: Although incomplete because of Kafka’s untimely death in 1924, the novel remains a seminal work in existential and absurdist literature.
- Masterful translation: Published posthumously in 1926, The Castle was first translated into English in 1930 by Edwin and Willa Muir.
Discover why this unfinished yet profound novel continues to captivate and challenge readers across generations. Pick up a copy today and enjoy the dark, satirical humor of a master absurdist.
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Revaluation Books
Exeter, United Kingdom
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