
by Franz Kafka · labutxaca · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788419107336
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Immerse yourself in the disturbing atmosphere of 'The Trial' by Franz Kafka, a novel that will trap you in a labyrinth of uncertainty and oppression. In this edition of labutxaca, with translation and prologue by Gabriel Ferrater, you will accompany Josef K. in his Kafkaesque nightmare, where he is arrested without knowing the reason or the accuser. As Josef K. delves into an enigmatic and bureaucratic judicial system, the novel explores themes of alienation, guilt, and the search for meaning in an absurd world. Discover why 'The Trial' is considered one of the masterpieces of 20th century literature and an essential representation of the Kafkaesque imaginary.

Franz Kafka was a German-language Jewish Czech writer and novelist born in Prague, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Widely regarded as a major figure of 20th-century literature, his works fuse elements of realism and the fantastique, and typically feature isolated protagonists facing bizarre or surreal predicaments and incomprehensible bureaucratic powers. The term Kafkaesque has entered the lexicon to describe situations like those depicted in his writings. His best-known works include the novella The Metamorphosis (1915) and the novels The Trial (1924) and The Castle (1926). He is also celebrated for his brief fables and aphorisms, which frequently incorporated comedic elements alongside the darker themes of his longer works. His work has widely influenced artists, philosophers, composers, filmmakers, literary historians, religious scholars, and cultural theorists.