Description

In this unfinished masterpiece, Franz Kafka invites readers into the labyrinthine mind of a creature obsessed with its meticulously constructed burrow. This subterranean fortress, a testament to its creator's anxieties and desires, becomes both a sanctuary and a prison. As the narrator grapples with the perceived threats from the outside world and the very nature of its own existence, the story delves into profound themes of paranoia, isolation, and the elusive search for security. Kafka's signature blend of the absurd and the deeply psychological creates a haunting exploration of self-imposed confinement and the existential dread that lurks beneath the surface.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2019

240 pages

ISBN: 9780241372593

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Details

First Published

1931

Language

deu

Translation

From: deu

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Burrow by Franz Kafka.

Death/Grief
Abuse
War/Trauma