• ISBN13: 9788124807248
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: January 20, 2025
• Pages: 216
• Original Price: INR 225.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 170 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

“It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves.”

The Trial by Franz Kafka, first published posthumously in 1925, is a haunting exploration of bureaucracy, guilt and the oppressive nature of authority. The novel follows Josef K., an ordinary man who is unexpectedly arrested for an unspecified crime and forced to navigate a surreal, labyrinthine legal system. As he becomes entangled in an absurd and nightmarish trial, Kafka delves into themes of powerlessness, existential anxiety and the alienation of the individual in modern society. With its stark portrayal of an unfeeling and incomprehensible world, The Trial reflects Kafka's exploration of the human condition, offering a profound critique of legal and societal structures. The novel remains a timeless allegory of the struggle against an opaque and indifferent system.

Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian writer widely regarded as one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Known for his surreal and often unsettling works, Kafka explored themes of alienation, bureaucracy and the absurdity of modern existence. Kafka’s unique style, marked by dark humour, existential anxiety, and a sense of helplessness in the face of authority, has had a profound influence on literature, philosophy and psychology. Though Kafka’s work was largely unrecognised during his lifetime, his legacy endures as a cornerstone of modern literary thought. Noteworthy works by Franz Kafka: • The Metamorphosis (1915) • The Trial (1925) • The Castle (1926) • Amerika (1927) • In the Penal Colony (1919)