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The Castle: An Examination of Psychological Paralysis, Metaphysical Struggle, and the Illusions of Power
Franz Kafka’s The Castle is often read as an allegory of oppressive bureaucracy, metaphysical alienation, and existential despair. While these interpretations are valid, a closer reading reveals that the novel offers something far more nuanced and multifaceted. It is not simply the tale of a lone individual grappling with an unjust system, but rather the story of a man undone by his own hesit ...more
Franz Kafka’s The Castle is often read as an allegory of oppressive bureaucracy, metaphysical alienation, and existential despair. While these interpretations are valid, a closer reading reveals that the novel offers something far more nuanced and multifaceted. It is not simply the tale of a lone individual grappling with an unjust system, but rather the story of a man undone by his own hesit ...more
I was looking forward to writing a review on this one. I was very close to joining the 2–3 star review alliance.
This was my first Kafka, and although I am planning to give his other works a go, getting through this was painful! It wasn’t uncommon for me to re-read entire sentences, trying to make sense of a paragraph, and then turn to Google for help. I realise this was part of the “Kafkaesque” experience (or perhaps the translation), but crikey—why did some dialogues need to be that complex?
So ...more
This was my first Kafka, and although I am planning to give his other works a go, getting through this was painful! It wasn’t uncommon for me to re-read entire sentences, trying to make sense of a paragraph, and then turn to Google for help. I realise this was part of the “Kafkaesque” experience (or perhaps the translation), but crikey—why did some dialogues need to be that complex?
So ...more
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Jan 02, 2022
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