Franz Kafka's The Castle
by Franz Kafka, Aaron Leichter, David Fishelson, Max Brod

Name: Franz Kafka's The Castle
Brand: Franz Kafka
SKU: 9780822219002
Rating: 4.1 (28583 reviews)

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Highlights

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45 minsExpandable CastingUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAdaptation Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers are largely enamored with Kafka's 'The Castle,' describing it as an extraordinary and original work that blends humor with themes of alienation and bureaucracy. Many appreciate the depth and complexity of the narrative, recognizing its haunting and thought-provoking qualities. However, some note that the book can become tedious and confusing at times, especially with its dense prose and unfinished nature.

Extraordinary and original novelHaunting atmosphereThought-provoking themesHumorous depictions of bureaucracyCan become tedious and confusing

Synopsis

The Castle is an unfinished novel that feels strangely complete, in which a labyrinthine world is described in simple language and absurd fantasy reveals profound truth.

Press Reviews

"Vivid, amusing, assured.” —The New York Times. “Kafka would have approved…Entertaining, humorous.” —New York Daily News. “A brilliant evocation of a nightmare world. Perfectly captures the bureaucratic barriers of the novel.” —Wall Street Journal. ”Kafka's tale is treated with intelligence and respect.“ —Newsday (NY). ”Lucid storytelling."
— Village Voice