{"product_id":"the-trial-david-petault-9798345977767","title":"The Trial: A New Translation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Trial\u003c\/b\u003e by Franz Kafka is a gripping exploration of guilt, power, and the relentless forces of bureaucracy that continues to captivate readers nearly a century after its initial publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Josef K., an ordinary banker, is unexpectedly arrested by a shadowy court for an unspecified crime, he finds himself ensnared in a nightmarish legal process that defies logic and reason. As he struggles to prove his innocence, Josef is thrust into a labyrinth of absurd hearings, faceless officials, and twisted justice-forcing him to confront his deepest fears and anxieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation breathes new life into Kafka's classic, preserving the haunting atmosphere and dark humor of the original while making it accessible to today's readers. With its sharp narrative and unnervingly realistic portrayal of a world where guilt is presumed, \u003cb\u003eThe Trial\u003c\/b\u003e remains an enduring masterpiece of existential literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of psychological thrillers, philosophical fiction, and dystopian tales, this edition invites you to experience Kafka's unsettling vision of a society where the quest for justice becomes an exercise in futility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep into Josef K.'s nightmarish world and discover why Kafka's masterpiece remains one of the most influential novels of the 20th century.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Petault, Franz Kafka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798345977767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"David Petault","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46489493373183,"sku":"9798345977767","price":9.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_14888024-901a-4db1-b883-06a05cd068be.jpg?v=1736953714","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-trial-david-petault-9798345977767","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}