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Amerika

By Franz Kafka
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Amerika by Franz Kafka follows the journey of a young European named Karl Rossmann who is sent to America after a scandal. As he explores this strange and unfamiliar land, Karl encounters various characters and situations that challenge his understanding of freedom and society. The novel, infused with Kafka's characteristic surrealism, offers a glimpse into the immigrant experience and the quest for identity and belonging in a new world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of immigration and identity, focusing on a young man's surreal and often absurd experiences in a new country. Its exploration of themes like alienation and the search for belonging could resonate with readers interested in existential and philosophical narratives. The unique style and imaginative storytelling may also captivate those who appreciate classic literature.

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Amerika

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A lyrical translation of Kafka's first novel - a menacing allegory of modern life.

Karl Rossman has been banished by his parents to America, following a family scandal. There, with unquenchable optimism, he throws himself into the strange experiences that lie before him as he slowly makes his way into the interior of the great continent.

Kafka's first novel (begun in 1911 and never finished) is infused with a quite un-Kafkaesque blitheness and sunniness, brought to life in this lyrical translation that returns to the original manuscript of the book.

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Amerika by Franz Kafka is praised for its profound and dark portrayal of complex themes, resonating deeply with the modern reader. George Steiner highlights its relevance in witnessing the darkness of contemporary times. Vladimir Nabokov regards Kafka as unparalleled in German literature, elevating him above other notable writers. Gabriel García Márquez credits Kafka with revealing the potential for unique narrative approaches.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241372586

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 256

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Featured Fiction Franz Kafka General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was born of Jewish parents in Prague. Several of his story collections were published in his lifetime and his novels, The Trial, The Castle and Amerika, were published posthumously by his editor Max Brod.

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