Description
In this unfinished novel, Franz Kafka plunges readers into the bewildering journey of Karl Rossmann, a young man exiled to America after a scandal. Arriving in a land of both promise and profound alienation, Karl navigates a surreal landscape of bizarre encounters and absurd situations. From the opulent yet suffocating embrace of his wealthy uncle to the labyrinthine bureaucracy of the 'Grand Hotel' and the mysterious 'Theatre of Oklahoma,' his experiences highlight themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in a disorienting modern world. Kafka's signature blend of dark humor and existential dread creates a uniquely unsettling yet compelling narrative of a stranger in a strange land.
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paperback
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 1996
337 pages
ISBN: 9780805210644
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Aug 27, 2019
ISBN: 9780241372586
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Details
First Published
1927
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
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