“It’s a peculiar apparatus,” said the Officer to the Explorer. In the Penal Colony is a haunting novella by Franz Kafka that explores themes of justice, power, and […]
German literature
Amerika
“He was looking out of the window, and the sight of the people in the street made him feel even more lonely.” Chapter 1: The Stoker Karl Rossmann, […]
German literature
The Castle
“No one can really be called a stranger in the Castle; we are all the Castle’s people.” The Castle follows K., a land surveyor who arrives in a […]
German literature
The Metamorphosis
“When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.” Chapter 1 Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, […]
German literature
The Trial
“Someone must have been telling lies about Josef K., for without having done anything wrong he was arrested one fine morning.” Chapter 1: Arrest Josef K., a senior […]