Trial
Revised Edition of Original Version
Franz Kafka · 1925 · 272 pages
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About the book
The Kafkaesque masterpiece follows Joseph K., a respectable man arrested and accused of a crime that is never revealed. Thrown into an absurd bureaucratic labyrinth, he tries to defend himself within an opaque and incomprehensible judicial system, where no one seems to know for certain what he is accused of.
A novel that explores existential anguish, arbitrary guilt, and the individual's helplessness before dehumanizing power structures. The novel remains disturbing and relevant, offering profound reflection on justice, responsibility, and the human condition.
Book details
| Author | Franz Kafka |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Trial |
| Year of publication | 1925 |
| Pages | 272 |
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