Step into the enigmatic world of Franz Kafka's literary masterpiece, "The Trial," where the boundaries between guilt and innocence blur, and the relentless pursuit of justice becomes a nightmarish ordeal.
In this haunting and thought-provoking novel, we follow the bewildering journey of Josef K., an ordinary bank employee who wakes up one morning to find himself inexplicably arrested for an undisclosed crime. With no knowledge of his alleged offense or the identity of his accusers, Josef is thrust into an eerie and labyrinthine legal system that seems designed to confound and destroy him.
As Josef navigates the bewildering bureaucratic maze, his desperate search for answers becomes entangled in a web of obscure laws, faceless officials, and inexplicable delays. He encounters a series of bizarre characters, each with their own peculiar agendas, who seem determined to undermine his every move. Is he a victim of a cruel and absurd system, or is there a deeper meaning behind his trial?
"The Trial" delves into the human condition, exploring themes of guilt, identity, power, and existential alienation. Kafka's unparalleled narrative style draws readers into a disorienting world where logic and reason are shattered, and the individual's struggle against an indifferent and faceless authority takes center stage.
With its haunting atmosphere, philosophical depth, and timeless relevance, "The Trial" continues to captivate readers and provoke introspection. Kafka's unique blend of surrealism and social critique raises profound questions about the nature of justice, the power structures that govern society, and the individual's place within them.
"The Trial" is a literary masterpiece that challenges our perceptions of reality, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of modern literature. This edition, meticulously translated and faithfully capturing the essence of Kafka's prose, offers a fresh opportunity to experience the haunting brilliance of one of the greatest works in world literature.
Embark on a journey through an enigmatic world where justice becomes an enigma, and the search for truth becomes an existential quest. Discover "The Trial" and unlock the mysterious depths of Kafka's imagination.
A Metamorfose, de Franz Kafka (1883-1924), é uma narrativa fantástica em que o personagem central, o caixeiro-viajante Gregor Samsa, ao despertar certa manhã, se sente um monstruoso insecto, oprimido pelo trabalho, pelas dívidas e pelo desprezo da própria família.
A obra é de um realismo impressionante centrado no ser humano que sucumbe diante da pressão da vida quotidiana, através do humor "negro", num desfile de situações que juntam o inverosímil ao grotesco e cruel da frágil condição humana.
A Metamorfose (Die Verwandlung, em alemão) tornou-se o texto mais conhecido das obras de Kafka. Escrita em Novembro de 1912, foi terminada em 20 dias.
A Metamorfose faz parte integrante da colecção Clássicos do Mundo, da editora Atlântico Press, uma publishing company, no mercado editorial desde 1992.
O Processo é um romance que conta o caso do bancário Josef K., que na manhã em que completa 30 anos, se vê envolvido num nebuloso processo de acusação por um crime que garante desconhecer...
A acção desenvolve-se num clima de sonhos e pesadelos, que compõem uma trama em que a irrealidade beira a loucura.
Do ponto de vista histórico, esta obra de Franz Kafka é considerada uma antevisão do nazismo.
O Processo faz parte integrante da colecção Clássicos do Mundo, da editora Atlântico Press, uma publishing company no mercado editorial desde 1992.
"Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works" is a compelling anthology that delves into the realm of existentialist thought, exploring the profound philosophical and literary works that have shaped this influential movement. From the psychological depths of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground" to the existential dilemmas of Søren Kierkegaard's "Fear and Trembling," and the introspective reflections of Friedrich Nietzsche's "Ecce Homo," this collection encompasses a wide range of existentialist voices.
Through thought-provoking narratives and philosophical musings, the selected works explore fundamental existential themes such as individuality, freedom, authenticity, despair, and the search for meaning in an uncertain world. Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" takes readers on a surreal journey through the absurdity of existence.
Spanning across different literary styles and historical periods, these works offer readers an immersive experience into the complexities of existentialism. They challenge conventional norms, question the nature of reality, and invite readers to grapple with existential questions that lie at the core of human existence.
"Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works" serves as a valuable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of existentialist philosophy and its interplay with literature. It provides a nuanced exploration of existentialism's key ideas through diverse voices, encouraging readers to engage with the philosophical and existential dilemmas that shape our understanding of self, society, and the human condition.
Contents:
Fyodor Dostoevsky. Notes from Underground
Søren Kierkegaard. Fear and Trembling
Søren Kierkegaard. Philosophical
Fragments
Søren Kierkegaard. Sickness Unto Death
Friedrich Nietzsche. Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is
Rainer Maria Rilke. Poems
Franz Kafka. The Metamorphosis
Fed´z, stary pastuch wyrusza w podróz ze swoimi ko´nmi. W´sród stada mlodych, pieknych i niezwykle sprawnych zwierzat znajduje sie leciwy walach. Wspóltowarzysze wy´smiewaja sie z konia, a przeciez i on ma za soba lata ´swietno´sci. Czy opowie´s´c o mlodo´sci wplynie na jego pozycje w stadzie?
Piekna historia o przemijaniu, staro´sci i szacunku do innych napisana z niezwyklej perspektywy starego konia. Poruszy najtwardsze serca i skloni do refleksji nad pozycja osób starszych w spolecze´nstwie.
Wladza jest wszedzie, cho´c nikt nie wie, kto naprawde za nia stoi. Wladza jest anonimowa.
Najwieksza jej moc? Absurd. Wytracanie czlowieka z poczucia niewinno´sci i bezpiecze´nstwa.
Pewnego dnia Józef K. budzi sie w swoim mieszkaniu, po czym zostaje aresztowany przez urzedników, nie wiedzac nawet za co. Do czasu rozprawy wiódl normalne zycie, ale dzie´n, w którym zostaje podejrzanym zmienia je na zawsze. Rozpoczyna sie seria absurdalnych wydarze´n. Rzeczywisto´s´c staje sie dla niego koszmarem.
O losach Józefa K. nie dowiadujemy sie zbyt wiele. Podobnie jak o jego winie ani o tym, jaka jest prawda. Jeste´smy za to ´swiadkami procesu, w którym czlowiek zderza sie z prawem. Z sila wykraczajaca poza ludzkie mozliwo´sci. I nie ma od tego odwrotu.
"Proces" Franza Kafki to ´swiatowa klasyka literatury XX wieku. Autor w 1914 roku stworzyl genialna metafore totalitaryzmu i biurokratyzmu, pa´nstwa odbierajacego jednostce prawo do bycia wolnym, narracje o samotno´sci czlowieka we wspólczesnym ´swiecie.
La tana è uno degli ultimi racconti di Franz Kafka, scritto durante la sua permanenza a Berlino nel 1923, all'incirca sei mesi prima della morte. Il racconto narra dei continui disperati sforzi intrapresi da un protagonista - per metà umano e per metà animale - di costruirsi un'abitazione perfetta, così da potersi proteggere efficacemente dai suoi nemici invisibili. In tutto il testo (rimasto incompiuto) vi è l'idea ossessiva di riuscir a realizzare una complessa opera architettonica, e dalla paura d'esser attaccato da potenziali nemici i quali però non danno mai prova d'esistenza reale: la tana, creata in questa costante ricerca di perfezione, non produce però quella pace e tranquillità che s'attendeva di trovare ma, piuttosto, ciò gli provoca ansie crescenti.
Franz Kafka è uno dei più celebri interpreti della complessità del vissuto umano e delle angosce che turbano la nostra epoca. Nacque a Praga nel 1883, figlio di un agiato negoziante, gretto e autoritario, con cui visse sempre in conflitto. Trascorse un'esistenza apparentemente monotona e priva di grandi avvenimenti. Poco dopo la laurea s'impiegò in un ente pubblico, dove rimase fino a due anni prima della sua prematura scomparsa nel 1924.
Gregor Samsa is a travelling salesman who wakes up one morning to realize that he been transformed from a human being to a "monstrous vermin". He reflects back on his life, his work, his relationship with his family and his employer, and he realizes that each relationship he has been a part of has been fake. He feels responsible for his family but he does not receive any gratitude from them. The alienation is unbearable and irreversible. His life will either have to change drastically or he will stay victim of his own existential anxiety.
"The Metamorphosis" is a novel about the constant battle between the society's evil powers and every person's will to fight back.
B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.
Franz Kafka was a Czech-Austrian author who lived in the period 1883-1924. His literary legacy consists of many short stories and novels. His style is characterized by a fusion between realism, fiction and fantastic elements. The surrealistic moments in his works are used to interpret themes like existential anxiety and guilt - topics that were often discussed during his time. He depicted the problems of his time in an unusual way, which in turn made him one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Some of his best known works are "The Metamorphosis", "The Trial" and "The Castle"; they are however but a small part of Kafka's large literary legacy.
La colección «Conocer una obra» os ofrece la posibilidad de saberlo todo sobre La Metamorfosis de Kafka, gracias a una guía de lectura tan completa como detallada. Su escritura, clara y accesible, fue confiada a un especialista académico. Esta guía de lectura responde a unos estándares de calidad definidos por un equipo de profesores. Este libro contiene la biografía de Kafka, la presentación de la obra, el resumen detallado (capítulo por capítulo), los motivos de su éxito, los temas principales y el análisis del movimiento literario del autor.
La collezione "Conoscere un'opera" offre di sapere tutto su La metamorfosi di Franz Kafka, grazie a una scheda di lettura tanto completa quanto dettagliata. La scrittura, chiara e accessibile, è stata affidata a uno specialista universitario. Questa scheda di lettura è conforme a una carta di qualità creata da un team d'insegnanti. La presente guida contiene la biografia di Franz Kafka, la presentazione dell'opera, il riassunto dettagliato (capitolo per capitolo), le ragioni del suo successo, i temi principali e l'analisi del movimento letterario dell'autore.
"The Classic Collection of Franz Kafka: Novellas and Stories" brings together a selection of extraordinary works by Franz Kafka, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. This collection showcases Kafka's unique literary style and his exploration of existential themes, alienation, and the human condition.
"The Metamorphosis" is a haunting novella that follows the bizarre transformation of Gregor Samsa into a giant insect, exploring themes of identity, isolation, and the absurdity of human existence. In "In the Penal Colony," Kafka delves into themes of justice, punishment, and the dehumanizing effects of institutional power.
"Jackals and Arabs" examines the complexities of power dynamics and cultural clashes, while "The Hunger Artist" delves into themes of self-denial, artistic suffering, and the pursuit of meaning. "A Country Doctor" depicts the struggles and ethical dilemmas faced by a doctor in a small village, merging the ordinary with the surreal.
Kafka's works are characterized by their introspective and unsettling atmosphere, intricate symbolism, and a sense of unease that pervades his narratives. His writing explores the depths of the human psyche and confronts the readers with the absurdities and uncertainties of existence.
"The Classic Collection of Franz Kafka" is an essential read for lovers of literary fiction and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature. Kafka's stories continue to captivate readers with their enigmatic narratives, thought-provoking themes, and their ability to evoke a profound sense of introspection and contemplation.
Contents:
The Metamorphosis
In the Penal Colony
Jackals and Arabs
Hunger Artist
Before the Law
An Imperial Message
A Country Doctor
A Report for an Academy
The Judgement
The Hunter Gracchus
Rejection
Children on a Country Road
The Way Home
Unhappiness
Unmasking a Confidence Trickster
On the Tram
Josephine the Songstress
The Great Wall of China
Up in the Gallery
Absent-Minded Window-Gazing
Clothes
The Tradesman
"The Complete Novels of Franz Kafka" presents an immersive compilation of the literary legacy left by the visionary writer. This anthology includes some of Kafka's most emblematic novels, each offering a distinctive journey into the realms of existentialism and absurdity. In "The Trial," readers are drawn into a labyrinthine narrative exploring the bewildering nature of modern bureaucracy and the individual's struggle for justice. "The Castle" delves into themes of alienation and the insurmountable forces shaping human existence, as the protagonist navigates an enigmatic and elusive bureaucratic system. "Amerika" takes readers on an odyssey of self-discovery as a young immigrant grapples with the complexities of identity and assimilation in a new land. Lastly, "The Metamorphosis" presents a surreal exploration of transformation and isolation, as a man awakens to find himself transformed into a grotesque insect. Through these novels, Kafka's exploration of the human psyche, society's absurdities, and the enigma of human condition is unveiled, making "The Complete Novels of Franz Kafka" an indispensable collection for literature enthusiasts and those intrigued by the intricate layers of human experience.
Contents:
"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect. He was laying on his hard, as it were armor-plated, back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off completely. His numerous legs, which were pitifully thin compared to the rest of his bulk, waved helplessly before his eyes."
With it's startling, bizarre, yet surprisingly funny first opening, Kafka begins his masterpiece, The Metamorphosis. It is the story of a young man who, transformed overnight into a giant beetle-like insect, becomes an object of disgrace to his family, an outsider in his own home, a quintessentially alienated man. A harrowing-though absurdly comic-meditation on human feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and isolation, The Metamorphosis has taken its place as one of the most widely read and influential works of twentieth-century fiction. As W.H. Auden wrote, "Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man."
Descubra los mejores relatos de Franz Kafka.
La obra de Franz Kafka es una de las más influyentes de la literatura universal y expresa como nadie las incertidumbres y desequilibrios del hombre de su tiempo. Su peculiar estilo literario ha influenciado a escritores de la talla de Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Albert Camus y Jean-Paul Sartre, entre otros muchos. Además pronto se reveló como un maestro del relato corto, y los relatos que aquí hemos seleccionado coinciden con un grupo de narraciones que el propio autor juzgó en su momento como los más dignos de ser publicados. Así, podremos disfrutar de Un artista del hambre, Un informe para una academia, , Ante la ley, Chacales y árabes, La condena, Una colonia penitenciaria, Ser infeliz, Un artista del trapecio... La magnitud y popularidad de su obra se manifiesta en hechos significativos como la extendida utilización del término kafkiano, ya arraigado en nuestro idioma, para describir situaciones surrealistas como las que protagonizaban los personajes de sus relatos.
Sumérjase en estos relatos clásicos y déjese llevar por las historias.
En el libro que tienes en tus manos leerás relatos que te atraparán desde la primera página. Historias que conseguirán mantenerte en vilo en todo momento y que te ayudarán a resolver, en cierta medida, el gran misterio de tu vida. Puzles donde tendrás la sensación de que faltan piezas, que nada encaja y todo está ordenado en un caos irracional del cual no puedes descubrir el sentido. Sin embargo, en estas narraciones, como en la vida, al final todo encaja, aunque parezca imposible... y ¡todo tiene sentido! Tanto la vida como este tipo de cuentos son una sorpresa constante que no deja de cautivarte. Uno cuando termina de leer no puede sino exclamar un: «¡Eureka! ¡Lo resolví! Y estaba delante de mis narices todo este tiempo, ¿cómo no pude verlo antes?»
Aquí encontrarás obras maestras del género como son Carbunclo azul, El guardavías, El barril de amontillado o Un médico rural, por poner algunos ejemplos de las maravillas que contienen estas páginas. A la vez que podrás disfrutar de los grandes autores del género, como son Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Horacio Quiroga, Kafka, Wilkie Collins, Lugones, Apollinaire, Daniel Defoe, o los máximos exponentes del relato corto como son Edgar Allan Poe, Saki o el extraordinario Antón Chéjov.
Esperamos que los disfrutes y aprendas tanto como nosotros hemos disfrutado y aprendido, leyendo y leyendo, una y otra vez, estos cuentos que no dejan de sorprendernos y fascinarnos.
"Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is a haunting and surreal exploration of existentialism and the human condition. This novella introduces readers to Gregor Samsa, a diligent traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect.
Kafka's narrative delves into the isolation, alienation, and absurdity that Gregor experiences as he grapples with his new identity. The novella is a profound examination of the individual's struggle to maintain a sense of self and belonging in a world that often feels incomprehensible.
Kafka's writing is characterized by its dreamlike quality and a sense of impending doom. As Gregor's physical and emotional transformation unfolds, readers are drawn into a nightmarish world that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.
"Metamorphosis" is a timeless work that continues to captivate readers with its exploration of themes such as identity, family, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society. Kafka's unique style and ability to evoke a sense of existential unease make this novella a literary classic.
Step into the surreal and unsettling world of "Metamorphosis" and embark on a journey of self-discovery and existential reflection. Kafka's masterpiece challenges readers to confront the complexities of the human psyche and the enigmatic nature of existence.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was a Czech-born German-speaking novelist and short story writer whose works have had a profound influence on modern literature. Born in Prague, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Kafka's writing is characterized by its exploration of existentialism, alienation, and the absurdity of human existence.
Kafka's most famous works include "Metamorphosis," where the protagonist wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect, and "The Trial," a nightmarish tale of a man arrested and tried by an inscrutable and oppressive bureaucracy. His writing often delves into the themes of isolation and the struggle to find meaning in an indifferent world.
Despite his relatively small body of work, Kafka's impact on literature and philosophy has been immense. His writings have been interpreted in various ways, and the term "Kafkaesque" is often used to describe situations characterized by surreal complexity and absurdity.
Kafka's legacy as a literary innovator and his exploration of the human psyche continue to captivate readers and scholars alike, making him a central figure in the world of modern literature.
