“Towards the avoidance of a piece of verbal confusion: What is intended to be actively destroyed must first of all have been firmly grasped; what crumbles away crumbles away, but cannot be destroyed.”
Quote by Franz Kafka
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The Blue Octavo Notebooks
This book is a fictional narrative that delves into the life of a 19th-century mathematician, whose notebooks contain cryptic and enigmatic equations. The story intertwines historical events with the mathematician's personal journey, creating a rich tapestry of historical fiction and mathematical intrigue. more
Author
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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