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Collected Works (Complete Editions: The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, The Trial, ...)

This volume includes classic texts such as 'The Metamorphosis,' 'In the Penal Colony,' and 'The Trial,' showcasing the author's exploration of themes like identity, alienation, and the absurd in a distinctive literary voice. 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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“And through all the misery, she said that some of us in this lifetime experience a moment of beauty beyond reckoning. I asked her what that was, and she said, "If you're one of the lucky ones, you'll know it when you see it. You'll understand why the gods have made you suffer. Because that moment's reward will make your knees weak and everything you've suffered in life will pale in comparison.”