Franz Kafka

"Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is a haunting and surreal exploration of existentialism and the human condition. This novella introduces readers to Gregor Samsa, a diligent traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. Kafka's narrative delves into the isolation, alienation, and absurdity that Gregor experiences as he grapples with his new identity. The novella is a profound examination of the individual's...

Kafka's last novel, The Castle is set in a remote village covered almost permanently in snow and dominated by a castle and its staff of dictatorial, sexually predatory bureaucrats. The novel breaks new ground in exploring the relation between the individual and power, asking why the villagers so readily submit to an authority which may exist only in their collective imagination. Published only after Kafka's death, The Castle appeared in the same decade...

Nueva traducción de El proceso que respeta el peculiar estilo de Kafka, con reordenación de capítulos y un fragmento inédito en español. Josef K., un ciudadano corriente, se despierta una mañana en presencia de unos misteriosos funcionarios que han ido a detenerlo a la pensión en la que reside. Le interrogan y le comunican que se le permite seguir con su vida diaria a pesar de estar detenido. A partir de ahí, se ve envuelto en un proceso judicial...

A Hunger Artist is a thought-provoking short story by Franz Kafka that delves into themes of isolation, alienation, and the pursuit of personal authenticity. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic figure of the hunger artist, a performer whose artistry lies in his ability to endure prolonged fasting as a form of public spectacle. Set against the backdrop of a carnival-like atmosphere, the story follows the hunger artist as he engages in his extreme...

Die Verwandlung ist ein Meisterwerk der Literatur, das der körperlichen und emotionalen Verwandlung von Gregor Samsa, einem jungen Handelsreisenden, nachspürt, der eines Tages als riesiges Insekt erwacht. Gefangen in seiner neuen Gestalt, sieht sich Gregor mit der Isolation und Ablehnung durch seine eigene Familie konfrontiert, die zwar von ihm abhängig ist, sich jedoch vor seinem neuen Aussehen entsetzt. Durch diese schockierende Metamorphose...

Amerika, yapıtlarında 20. yüzyıl insanını korkularını, yalnızlığını, kaygı ve saplantılarını, kendi kendine yabancılaşmasını dile getiren Franz Kafka'nın ilk romanı. Kafka'nın 1912'de yazmaya başladığı ve Kayıp adını verdiği bu yapıt, yazarın ölümünden sonra arkadaşı Max Brod tarafından Amerika adıyla ilk kez 1927'de yayınlandı. Ailesinden 16 yaşında ayrılarak Amerika'ya, zengin amcasının

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O Processo é um romance escrito por Franz Kafka, publicado postumamente em 1925. A obra narra a história de Josef K., um respeitável gerente de banco que é subitamente preso em sua casa por dois guardas que não lhe explicam a razão da sua prisão. Iniciado um processo judicial misterioso, Josef K. se vê envolvido em um labirinto burocrático e surreal, sem nunca ser informado sobre a acusação específica contra ele. Ao longo do romance, Josef...

Avec La Métamorphose, Kafka signe l'une des œuvres les plus marquantes de la littérature du XXème siècle. À travers une écriture précise et épurée, il nous plonge dans l'univers angoissant de Gregor Samsa. Le récit est construit comme un lent déclin, o la réalité se délite progressivement, laissant place à l'absurde et au cauchemar. Kafka maîtrise à la perfection les ressorts de la narration, créant une atmosphère oppressante et...

Wedding Preparations in the Country is a fragmented narrative by Franz Kafka, written between 1907 and 1909 and published posthumously. The story itself, namely the journey of the unhappy bridegroom Raban to his bride out in the country, is embedded in a meticulous description of his surroundings. This narrative was intended to be part of a novel. However, Kafka abandoned the project after multiple attempts.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) manifiesta la desesperanza frente a su destino personal y el pesimismo respecto a lo humano entendido genéricamente. Junto a la animalización del hombre que nos plantea en "La metamorfosis", el resto de los relatos que aparecen en esta antología muestran, o bien una "humanización" del animal, o bien el enfrentamiento entre el mundo animal y humano. Al recurrir a animales, Kafka consigue distanciarse suficientemente de lo...