The Trial

Cover of The Trial by Franz Kafka
Author: Franz Kafka
Publisher: Schocken Books
Year: 1969
Language: en
Edition: Second Printing
Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780140181135
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Weight: 0.40124131684 Pounds
Dewey Decimal: 833.912
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The Trial by Franz Kafka, published by Schocken Books in 1969, is a thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of justice and the absurdity of bureaucracy. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a bank clerk who finds himself arrested without being informed of the charges against him, leading to a surreal and unsettling journey through a nightmarish legal system.

Readers will encounter a stark examination of the individual’s struggle against an opaque authority. Kafka’s work delves into the complexities of guilt and the often incomprehensible nature of societal rules. The Trial invites reflection on the implications of power and the human condition, making it a significant piece within the realm of literature that addresses existential themes.


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A bank clerk is arrested, but is unable to learn the charges against him. A year later, he is executed.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “The Trial” by Franz Kafka. Synopsis preview: A bank clerk is arrested, but is unable to learn the charges against him. A year later, he is executed.
Who is the author of “The Trial”?
“The Trial” is credited to Franz Kafka.
When was “The Trial” published?
Publisher: Schocken Books. Year: 1969.
What is the ISBN for “The Trial”?
ISBN-13: 9780140181135.
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Language: en. Pages: 320. Edition: Second Printing.

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