The Trial (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789361440274)

"The Trial" is a novel written by Franz Kafka, a Czech-born German-speaking author, and was published posthumously in 1925. It tells the story of Josef K., a seemingly ordinary man who is arrested and prosecuted by a mysterious and oppressive court system for a crime that is never revealed to him.
The novel follows Josef K. as he navigates through the bewildering and nightmarish process of his trial, encountering a series of bizarre characters, absurd situations, and labyrinthine bureaucracy. Despite his attempts to understand and defend himself, Josef K. finds himself ensnared in a system that seems to operate outside the realm of logic and justice.
"The Trial" is considered one of Kafka's most important works and a masterpiece of existential literature. It explores themes such as alienation, powerlessness, guilt, and the absurdity of modern life. The novel's surreal and oppressive atmosphere, as well as its exploration of the individual's struggle against an indifferent and inscrutable authority, have made it a classic of 20th-century literature.

Author: Franz Kafka
ISBN-10: 9361440276
ISBN-13: 9789361440274
Publisher: Neelkanth Prakashan
Language: English
Published: 05/13/2022
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d