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by Franz Kafka, Edwin Muir, Willa Muir
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Olivia Smith... and her BookWorld
Olivia Smith... and her BookWorld rated it 13 years ago
Wir hatten dieses Buch heute in der Schule im Gespräch. Ich überlege mir, ihn zu lesen. Aber eigentlich gefällt mir solch Literatur nicht. Das Buch ist nur so berühmt und einzigartig, weil es in der Personal Erzählungsperspektive geschrieben ist.... Mal sehen, vielleicht lese ich es noch ;)
NYC BookWorm
NYC BookWorm rated it 13 years ago
My Review: I had several reasons for wanting to read this book, besides always wanting to read a book written by Franz Kafka, I’ve seen the movie of The Trial and want to compare them to each other. If you’ve ever seen an Orson Welles movie you will understand how intrigued I was to see if what Orso...
Sparkles and Lightning
Sparkles and Lightning rated it 13 years ago
That was…interesting. Strangely, I liked it. Review (or at least mini-review) to come. Rating might change to four stars.
Ironic Contradictions
Ironic Contradictions rated it 13 years ago
Before you read my old initial review here's a summary that has been distilled over time in my mind: Franz Kafka was a true genius. What is this sign of genius? When you can write a classic novel that wasn't even properly completed. I read The Trial to give myself a better perspective on Kafka's wri...
UNICORN PORN FOR ALL
UNICORN PORN FOR ALL rated it 13 years ago
The back cover of this translation of The Trial reads, "Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianiasm..." it's not these things. The effort to find specific meaning is as pointless as the debate over prec...
Edward
Edward rated it 13 years ago
First page of Kafka's manuscript of 'The Trial'Publisher's NoteTranslator's Preface--The TrialFragments:B.'s FriendPublic ProsecutorTo ElsaStruggle with the Vice PresidentThe BuildingJourney to His MotherThe Life of Franz KafkaBibliography
Edward
Edward rated it 13 years ago
First page of Kafka's manuscript of 'The Trial'Publisher's NoteTranslator's Preface--The TrialFragments:B.'s FriendPublic ProsecutorTo ElsaStruggle with the Vice PresidentThe BuildingJourney to His MotherThe Life of Franz KafkaBibliography
All the World's a Page
All the World's a Page rated it 13 years ago
"Trial" is a word which is a cornucopia of meaning: (a) examination of evidence and applicable law by a tribunal, i.e. a 'court trial,' (b) the act or process of testing, trying, or putting to proof, (c) an instance of such testing, (d) an effort or attempt, (e) a state of pain or anguish that tests...
Kinga's Books
Kinga's Books rated it 13 years ago
Kafka's Trial is one of those books that are always present in cultural sphere and referenced ad nauseum. Despite never having read Kafka before I am quite sure I used the word 'Kafkaesque' on many occasions and maintained a semi-eloquent conversation about 'The Trial'. I could've probably done with...
JulieM
JulieM rated it 13 years ago
Reading this book felt like being an observer to someone's bizarre dream, or rather nightmare. Josef K wakes up one day to find that he is under arrest for an unspecified crime. He is allowed to stay at home while he awaits his trial. What follows is a surreal story that follows Josef through the...
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