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“One can disintegrate the world by means of very strong light. For weak eyes the world becomes solid, for still weaker eyes it seems to develop fists, for eyes weaker still it becomes shamefaced and smashes anyone who dares to gaze upon it.”

Quote by Franz Kafka

Book:Wedding preparations in the country: and other posthumous prose writings. With notes by Max Brod

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Wedding preparations in the country: and other posthumous prose writings. With notes by Max Brod

This book is a compilation of prose works by an author that were published posthumously, enhanced with insightful notes provided by Max Brod. more

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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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