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The Castle

by Franz Kafka

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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.

First published 1957226 pages
833.912
Category
Literature
Priority
Must-Read
Author works
5
Editions known
4
Classification
Dewey (DDC)
833.912
Library of Congress (LCC)
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Subjects
BureaucracyCastlesClassicClassic LiteratureClassicsContinental european fiction (fictional works by one author)Criticism and interpretationFictionGerman literatureNew York Times reviewed
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ISBN 9780486855394English
DATE DUE
First published1957
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