
Prozess
by Franz Kafka
'Prozess' Summary
Josef K., a bank officer, is arrested one morning without knowing the reason for his arrest. He faces an enigmatic trial for a nameless crime, with no clear accusers, witnesses, or even a precise charge. The Kafkaesque bureaucracy he encounters is both pervasive and incomprehensible. The novel follows Josef K.'s journey as he attempts to navigate the labyrinthine legal system, encountering an array of bizarre characters and situations. He is constantly under surveillance, with his every move scrutinized by a shadowy force that seems to be both ubiquitous and invisible. Josef K. struggles to understand the nature of his crime, the purpose of his trial, and the identity of his accusers. He seeks legal counsel and desperately tries to defend himself, but his efforts are met with confusion and frustration. The trial becomes a metaphor for the overwhelming nature of life's uncertainties, the anxieties of modern society, and the powerlessness of the individual against a vast and impersonal system. Kafka leaves the outcome of Josef K.'s trial unresolved, creating a sense of existential dread and unease.Book Details
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Franz Kafka
Kingdom of Bohemia(Czech Republic)
Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work fuses elements of realism and the fantastic...
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