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The Trial

The Trial

Franz Kafka

Philosophical and Existential Classics

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The Trial is Franz Kafka’s nightmarish exploration of guilt, absurdity, and the crushing weight of faceless authority. The novel begins when Josef K., a respectable bank clerk, is arrested one morning without explanation. As he tries to uncover the nature of his crime and navigate a surreal legal system, he finds himself trapped in a maze of ambiguous rules, indifferent officials, and existential dread.

With its haunting portrayal of bureaucracy and the alienation of the individual, The Trial is a powerful allegory of modern life — where justice is elusive, logic collapses, and control is an illusion. Kafka’s unfinished masterpiece remains a timeless and unsettling reflection on the human condition.

About Franz Kafka:

Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian writer whose works explore themes of alienation, bureaucracy, and the absurdity of modern life. Best known for The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle, Kafka’s surreal, nightmarish narratives reflect the anxieties of the individual in an impersonal world. His unique voice and haunting visions have made “Kafkaesque” a term unto itself — and secured his legacy as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

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Formats Available: Paperback, Hardcover

Trim Size: 6.000" x 9.000" (229mm x 152mm)

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