The Castle by Franz Kafka Paperback Book
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The Castle by Franz Kafka Paperback Book. Trapped in a bureaucratic quagmire, K., a land surveyor, struggles to gain access to the mysterious, impenetrable Castle, a symbol of unassailable authority. It's a tale of the individual's struggle against the overwhelming forces of bureaucracy, power, and the quest for identity in a world that often seems indifferent. The Castle by Franz Kafka, Edwin Muir, Willa Muir Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description K., a land surveyor, faces bureaucratic hurdles while seeking access to the enigmatic Castle, symbolizing authority. Kafka's absurdist tale explores existential dread and the struggle for identity amid overwhelming regulations, resonating with anyone feeling lost in a maze of red tape. Publisher Description Trapped in a bureaucratic quagmire, K., a land surveyor, struggles to gain access to the mysterious, impenetrable Castle, a symbol of unassailable authority. His attempts are met with inexplicable delays, administrative hurdles, and a pervasive sense of alienation. Franz Kafka infuses his narrative with existential dread, crafting a story that is both exasperating and amusing yet deeply human. It's a tale of the individual's struggle against the overwhelming forces of bureaucracy, power, and the quest for identity in a world that often seems indifferent. Well into the twenty-first century, Kafka's tale resonates with anyone who has ever felt unheard or lost in a maze of red tape. Published posthumously in 1926, The Castle was first translated into English in 1930 by Edwin and Willa Muir. Although incomplete because of Kafka's untimely death in 1924, the novel remains a seminal work. Despite Kafka's instruction to his close friend Max Brod to destroy all unpublished manuscripts after his death, The Castle was preserved and published. The novel stands alongside Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" and The Trial as one of the twentieth century's most significant and existentially profound absurdist literary contributions. Details ISBN 0486855392 ISBN-13 9780486855394 Title The Castle Author Franz Kafka, Edwin Muir, Willa Muir Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 224 Publisher Dover Publications GEItemID:173735064; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
