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The Complete Short Stories

By Franz Kafka
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The Complete Short Stories by Franz Kafka offers a collection of the author's most thought-provoking and enigmatic works. These stories delve into themes of existential anxiety, surreal transformation, and bureaucratic absurdities, reflecting Kafka's distinct voice and literary genius. Each narrative provides a compelling exploration of the human condition, portrayed through his unique and often unsettling perspective.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're fascinated by existential themes and surreal narratives that delve into the human psyche. The author's work offers a unique blend of absurdity, dark humour, and profound insights into the complexities of modern life, often leaving readers both puzzled and intrigued.

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The Complete Short Stories

The complete short stories of the 20th century's greatest visionary

'Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man' W. Some are well known, others are mere jottings, observations of daily life, given artistic form through Kafka's unique perception of the world.

Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man' W. H. Auden

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The Complete Short Stories by Franz Kafka showcases the brilliance of the 20th century's greatest visionary. This collection is universally acknowledged as highlighting Kafka’s profound impact on literature and modern thought.

As W. H. Auden famously stated, "Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man." His works encapsulate the existential challenges of contemporary life, making him an enduring literary figure.

This volume contains all of Kafka's shorter fiction, ranging from fragments, parables, and sketches to extended tales. Together, they reveal the breadth of Kafka's literary vision and the extraordinary imaginative depth of his thought. Some stories are well known, while others are brief observations of daily life, transformed into art through Kafka's unique perception of the world.

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The Complete Short Stories by Franz Kafka is hailed as an essential collection showcasing Kafka's haunting and enigmatic style. Critics praise Kafka's ability to capture the existential dread and absurdity of modern life. The stories are often recognised for their psychological depth, unique narrative style, and timeless relevance, securing Kafka's status as a monumental figure in literature.

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ISBN: 9780749399467

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was born into a Jewish family in Prague. In 1906 he received a doctorate in jurisprudence, and for many years he worked a tedious job as a civil service lawyer investigating claims at the state Worker's Accident Insurance Institute. He never married, and published only a few slim volumes of stories during his lifetime. Meditation, a collection of sketches, appeared in 1912; The Stoker- A Fragment in 1913; Metamorphosis in 1915; The Judgement in 1916; In the Penal Colony in 1919; and A Country Doctor in 1920. The great novels were not published until after his death from tuberculosis- America, The Trial and The Castle.

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