Trial

In Kafka's "The Trial," an innocent man is arrested and interrogated for a crime that is never explained, showcasing the persecution of the outsider and the incomprehensible machinations of the state. This edition is translated from German and features an afterword by David Stuart Davies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In Franz Kafka's powerful and unsettling novel, an innocent man is arrested and subjected to relentless interrogation for a crime that remains unexplained throughout the narrative. This captivating work is part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of exquisite, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics adorned with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These magnificent books are not only perfect gifts for book enthusiasts but also a treat for themselves. The edition in question is translated from German by Douglas Scott and Chris Waller, and includes an afterword by David Stuart Davies.

On the morning of his thirtieth birthday, a young bank official named Joseph K is abruptly arrested, despite having done nothing wrong and receiving no explanation for his charges. The Trial is the harrowing account of Joseph K's relentless pursuit to prove his innocence, as he navigates through a maze of struggles and encounters with an invisible and untouchable law and court, where he is required to attend regular visits. This novel ultimately presents a nightmarish scenario, depicting the persecution of the outsider and the incomprehensible machinations of the state. Through the use of simple, straightforward language, Franz Kafka immerses the reader in this bleak and terrifying world, allowing them to share in the fears, uncertainties, and tragedy experienced by Joseph K.

Weight: 176g
Dimension: 102 x 156 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529021073