The Complete Novels of Kafka by Franz Kafka

Both Joseph K in The Trial and K in The Castle are victims of anonymous governing forces beyond their control. Both are atomized, estranged and rootless citizens deceived by authoritarian power. Whereas Joseph K is relentlessly hunted down for a crime that remains nameless, K ceaselessly attempts to enter the castle, and so belongs somewhere. Both novels may be read as powerful allegories of totalitarian government. In America, Karl Rossman experiences Oedipal and cultural isolation and finds that America is never quite as real as it seems.

Product details:
Publisher : Vintage Classics
Language : English
Paperback : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 0099518449
ISBN-13 : 978-0099518440
Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 1.75 x 7.75 inches