The Trial
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Summary
The Trial is a novel by Franz Kafka, written between 1914 and 1915, but published posthumously in 1925. At the heart of the story is Josef K., who is unexpectedly arrested one morning without any explanation. Throughout the investigation, K. encounters the bureaucratic machinery of the judicial system, which seems impenetrable and chaotic to him. He tries to uncover the nature of the charges and seek justice through various levels of the judicial authority, but never receives clear answers, leaving his fate uncertain. The novel explores themes of bureaucracy, the absurdity of existence, and the human struggle for understanding and justice in an unjust world.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
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Genre: Classical literature