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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories

This compilation includes Franz Kafka's renowned novella 'The Metamorphosis,' which delves into the psychological and existential struggles of Gregor Samsa. The volume also encompasses a selection of Kafka's other short stories, each examining the complexities of human experience and the absurdities of modern life. more

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Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka (July 3, 1883 - June 3, 1924) was an important German-language novelist of the 20th century, known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thoughts. His works, often themed around loneliness, alienation, and existentialism, have had a profound impact on literature and philosophy. more

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“It is chiefly, I regret to say, through journalism that such people find expression. I regret it because there is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.”

“Natural justice is a compact resulting from expediency by which men seek to prevent one man from injuring others and to protect him from being injured by them.”

“There is no such thing as justice or injustice among those beasts that cannot make agreements not to injure or be injured. This is also true of those tribes that are unable or unwilling to make agreements not to injure or be injured.”

“Injustice is not evil in itself, but only in the fear and apprehension that one will not escape those who have been set up to punish the offense.”