I am not much inclined to repeat the plot. The main purpose of this post is just to journalize my reading experience. Like The Trial it can be seen as a commentary on dealing with beauracrats, and above all the absurdity of modern life. One aspect of Kafka most of those new to his work will be surprised to discover is how funny he can be.
The Castle has gone through several published versions. It was put together for publication by the executor of Kafka's estate Max Bohr.
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I am glad I have at last read this book.
Mel u
3 comments:
Mel, I have only read Kafka's "Metamorphosis" and didn't like it as much as I thought I'd. I plan to read "The Trial" and some of his other works, mostly short stories.
Prashant C. Trikannad - The Trial is suspenseful and darkly humorous, you might also try his short work, At the Penal Colony
R T Davis, yes he can be very funny almost macabre, I think most who have not read him would not suspect that.
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