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“In the Penal Colony” by Franz Kafka is a powerful and thought-provoking short story that delves into themes of justice, authority, and human suffering. Originally published in 1914, the story is set in an unspecified penal colony and revolves around a Traveler’s encounter with a brutal and archaic execution device.
“A Hunger Artist” by Franz Kafka is a short story first published in 1922. Kafka, a major German-language fiction writer of the 20th century, is known for his works that blend the absurd, surreal, and mundane, creating what has become known as “kafkaesque” literature. This story delves into the life of a professional starvation artist.
“The Trial” by Franz Kafka, published posthumously in 1925, is a haunting tale that delves into the absurd and surreal experiences of Josef K., a man inexplicably arrested.
“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915, is a profound novella that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the absurdity of life.
