Bøger af Franz Kafka

Written in 1914, The Trial is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K, an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis-an event that proves maddening, as nothing is ever resolved. As he grows more uncertain of his fate, his personal life-including work at a bank and his relations with his landlady and a young woman who lives next door-becomes increasingly unpredictable. As K. tries to gain control, he succeeds only in accelerating his own excruciating downward spiral.

Gregor Samsa erwacht eines Morgens verwandelt - in ein riesiges Insekt. Familie und Arbeitskollegen sind entsetzt und versuchen die widerwärtige Kreatur unter Kontrolle zu halten."Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt. Er lag auf seinem panzerartig harten Rücken und sah, wenn er den Kopf ein wenig hob, seinen gewölbten, braunen, von bogenförmigen Versteifungen geteilten Bauch ..."

La lluvia, que ha durado dos días y una noche, acaba de cesar, probablemente sólo de modo provisional; sin embargo es un acontecimiento digno de celebrarse, y yo lo celebro escribiéndole. Por lo demás, la lluvia ha sido soportable, esto es el extranjero, pequeñito sin duda, pero uno se siente a gusto en él. Si mi impresión es correcta (un breve encuentro, ocasional y casi silencioso, por lo visto es inagotable en mi recuerdo), a usted también le gustaba esa Viena extranjera, que más tarde quizás se haya enturbiado debido a la situación general, pero ¿también le gusta el extranjero como tal? (Lo que, por cierto, tal vez sería, y no debe serlo, una mala señal.) Yo vivo aquí muy bien, el cuerpo mortal apenas podría soportar más cuidados, el balcón de mi habitación está inmerso en un jardín: rodeado, recubierto de florecientes arbustos (la vegetación de aquí es asombrosa; cuando en Praga, con este tiempo, casi se congelarían los charcos, delante de mi balcón se abren poco a poco las flores), pero al mismo tiempo expuesto plenamente al sol (o mejor dicho al cielo encapotado, como ocurre desde hace ya una semana). Lagartijas y pájaros, desiguales parejas, vienen a verme: ¡cómo le recomendaría este Merano! Hace poco me escribía usted que no- podía-respirar, en esa expresión están muy próximos la imagen y su significado, y aquí ambas cosas pueden ser un poco más llevaderas.Con mis más cordiales saludos

Franz Kafka's first book - eighteen short stories. Yet it is rarely published as a separate collection, normally the stories are combined with those from other books, or with pieces which weren't published during his life. This edition reflects the style of the original publication and includes translations of all of the initial reviews in the German press - it shows how Kafka first appeared before the book-reading public of Central Europe. His talent was recognised from the outset; he did not write in complete obscurity. This edition challenges some misconceptions about Franz Kafka. 'In this book the world is viewed as something infinitely puzzling: not only is it unreal in its crude reality, but it is a kind of market square where lonely people wander around suspecting many dangers...' Otto Pick

The Metamorphosis is a novel by Franz Kafka that was first published in 1915. This book describes the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, who wakes up one day and finds that he has transformed into a bug. The Metamorphosis is a book that concerns itself with the themes of separation, frustration, and existentialism. As Samsa struggles to accommodate his humanity with his change, Kafka, proficiently, twists his readers into a web that deals with the craziness of existence, the isolated experience of modern life, and brutality, leaving them at once amazed and influenced. In this way, it begins The Metamorphosis, referred to as one of the influential works of fiction of the 20th century.

Cuando K llegó era noche cerrada. El pueblo estaba cubierto por una espesa capa de nieve. Del castillo no se podía ver nada, la niebla y la oscuridad lo rodeaban, ni siquiera el más débil rayo de luz delataba su presencia. K permaneció largo tiempo en el puente de madera que conducía desde la carretera principal al pueblo elevando su mirada hacia un vacío aparente. Se dedicó a buscar un alojamiento; en la posada aún estaban despiertos, el hostelero no tenía ninguna habitación para alquilar, pero permitió, sorprendido y confuso por el tardío huésped, que K durmiese en la sala sobre un jergón de paja. K se mostró conforme. Algunos campesinos aún estaban sentados delante de sus cervezas pero él no quería conversar con nadie, así que él mismo cogió el jergón del desván y lo situó cerca de la estufa. Hacía calor, los campesinos permanecían en silencio, aún los examinó un rato con los ojos cansados antes de dormirse.

"A splendid new translation of an extraordinary work of modern literature-featuring facing-page commentary by Kafka's acclaimed biographer. In 1917 and 1918, Franz Kafka wrote a set of more than 100 aphorisms, known as the Zèurau aphorisms, after the Bohemian village in which he composed them. Among the most mysterious of Kafka's writings, they explore philosophical questions about truth, good and evil, and the spiritual and sensory world. This is the first annotated, bilingual volume of these extraordinary writings, which provide great insight into Kafka's mind. Edited, introduced, and with commentaries by preeminent Kafka biographer and authority Reiner Stach, and freshly translated by Shelley Frisch, this beautiful volume presents each aphorism on its own page in English and the original German, with accessible and enlightening notes on facing pages.The most complex of Kafka's writings, the aphorisms merge literary and analytical thinking and are radical in their ideas, original in their images and metaphors, and exceptionally condensed in their language. Offering up Kafka's characteristically unsettling charms, the aphorisms at times put readers in unfamiliar, even inhospitable territory, which can then turn luminous: "I have never been in this place before: breathing works differently, and a star shines next to the sun, more dazzlingly still."Above all, this volume reveals that these multifaceted gems aren't far removed from Kafka's novels and stories but are instead situated squarely within his cosmos-arguably at its very core. Long neglected by Kafka readers and scholars, his aphorisms have finally been given their full due here"--

The Metamorphosis is a captivating and unsettling novella by the enigmatic Franz Kafka. It follows the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a giant insect. As Gregor struggles to come to terms with his new body and its limitations, he must also confront the reactions of his family and society at large. Kafka's masterful use of surrealism and symbolism creates a haunting atmosphere that delves into themes of isolation, identity, and the absurdity of existence. The Metamorphosis is a thought-provoking and unforgettable exploration of the human condition that will leave readers questioning their own perceptions of self and reality.

Cette lettre écrite par Kafka âgé de 36 ans, en novembre 1919, à son père, n'a jamais été envoyée. Elle a été publiée intégralement en 1953 et traduite en français la même année. Selon l'auteur, il s'agit d'une «lettre d'avocat» avec des «ruses d'avocat» dans laquelle il tente d'évoquer cette «conjuration intérieure» dirigée contre lui et l'impossibilité d'un rapport serein avec un père «castrateur» au tempérament tyrannique qui pratiquait l'éducation par l'ironie.

"La Métamorphose" de Franz Kafka présente l'histoire troublante de Gregor Samsa, qui se réveille un matin transformé en un insecte monstrueux. L'oeuvre explore la déshumanisation, l'isolement et le désespoir face à une transformation radicale. À travers un style narratif unique et une atmosphère d'absurdité, Kafka suscite une réflexion sur l'aliénation et la condition humaine. "La Métamorphose" demeure une oeuvre emblématique du XXe siècle, exprimant le malaise existentiel et la difficulté de la communication au sein de la société moderne.

Le voyageur est envoyé dans la colonie pénitentiaire afin de donner son avis sur le système judiciaire. L'officier le reçoit et lui explique que le condamné ne sait pas pourquoi il est arrêté, s'il est ou a été jugé, qu'elle est la sentence à laquelle il a été condamné. L'application de la sentence est simple, une machine se charge de l'appliquer. Cette machine fut inventée par le commandant. Le voyageur est opposé à ce système mais l'officier tente néanmoins de le convaincre, en vain...

Em uma determinada manhã, Josef K., funcionário exemplar de um banco, é surpreendido por dois supostos guardas que lhe dão voz de prisão. Mas Josef não se lembra de ter cometido um delito que justifique qualquer acusação, chegando a pensar se tratar de alguma brincadeira de mau gosto feita pelos colegas de trabalho, provavelmente em comemoração ao seu trigésimo aniversário. Mas quando percebe a seriedade daquela abordagem repentina, tenta enxergar a situação com clareza, momento em que é invadido por muitas perguntas. Afinal, por que estava sendo preso? Quem o acusava? Qual autoridade era responsável por aquele inquérito? A narrativa se desenrola em uma busca dramática por respostas para as quais o protagonista nunca obtém esclarecimentos.

Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Ungeziefer verwandelt. Er lag auf seinem panzerartig harten Rücken und sah, wenn er den Kopf ein wenig hob, seinen gewölbten, braunen, von bogenförmigen Versteifungen geteilten Bauch, auf dessen Höhe sich die Bettdecke, zum gänzlichen Niedergleiten bereit, kaum noch erhalten konnte. Seine vielen, im Vergleich zu seinem sonstigen Umfang kläglich dünnen Beine flimmerten ihm hilflos vor den Augen. »Was ist mit mir geschehen?«, dachte er. Es war kein Traum. Sein Zimmer, ein richtiges, nur etwas zu kleines Menschenzimmer, lag ruhig zwischen den vier wohlbekannten Wänden. Über dem Tisch, auf dem eine auseinandergepackte Musterkollektion von Tuchwaren ausgebreitet war ¿ Samsa war Reisender ¿ hing das Bild, das er vor kurzem aus einer illustrierten Zeitschrift ausgeschnitten und in einem hübschen, vergoldeten Rahmen untergebracht hatte. Es stellte eine Dame dar, die mit einem Pelzhut und einer Pelzboa versehen, aufrecht dasaß und einen schweren Pelzmuff, in dem ihr ganzer Unterarm verschwunden war, dem Beschauer entgegenhob.

Only yesterday, Gregor Samsa was a meek salesman, browbeaten by his unappreciative employer and depended on fiercely by his ungrateful family. This morning, Gregor awakens to discover that, overnight, he has been transformed into a monstrous insect. As Gregor frantically tries to conceal his predicament, neither his family nor his unsympathetic employer accept that a terrible metamorphosis has upended his existence. Is Gregor's condition only temporary? Will he eventually revert back to the person he was and resume his normal life? Or might he have to accept that his transformation is only an outward expression of how he--and those in his life--actually see him? First published in 1915, Kafka's best-known tale has inspired numerous interpretations for more than a century and helped to establish the term "Kafkaesque" as a reference to a bizarre and nightmarish experience. This collection of his short fiction, in a new translation, includes more than 30 of his short stories and sketches, including "In the Penal Colony," "The Stoker," "The Judgment," "A Country Doctor," "A Hunger Artist," and more.

Der außergewöhnlichste Schriftsteller der deutschen Literaturgeschichte zu sein - diesen Ruf hat sich Franz Kafka gegen seinen eigenen Willen erschrieben. Auch einhundert Jahre nach seinem Tod faszinieren die oft düsteren, bisweilen rätselhaften Motive seiner Texte Leser und Literaten gleichermaßen, obwohl Kafka den Großteil seiner Werke nach seinem Ableben vernichten lassen wollte. Dieses Lesebuch zeigt einen abwechslungsreichen Querschnitt durch das vielfältige Schaffen des von Zweifeln geprägten und doch mit einer ausgezeichneten Beobachtungsgabe gesegneten Autors: Prosatexte, Lyrik, Tagebucheinträge, ein Drama und Romanauszüge gehören ebenso dazu wie ausgewählte Zitate und eine Kurzbiografie Kafkas. Die Lektüre ermöglicht so einen Einstieg in eine einzigartige Gedankenwelt, deren Wirkung auf Leser und Literaturgeschichte noch lange nachhallt.Aus dem Inhalt:Der NachhausewegBrief an den VaterDer GruftwächterDie VerwandlungEin HungerkünstlerDer ProzessGestern kam eine Ohnmacht zu miru.v.m.

Joseph K., employé de banque modèle et sans problème, est arrêté un matin par des inconnus vêtus d'un uniforme de voyage. K. reste pourtant libre de continuer à vivre comme si rien ne s'était produit, mais il est sans arrêt surveillé et épié par trois de ses collègues de travail. Pensant, au début, que tout cela n'était qu'une vile plaisanterie, K. ne tient pas compte de ce qui se passe. Intrigué par l'absurdité de la situation, il interroge les policiers sur son arrestation et n'obtient aucune réponse: c'est alors qu'un sentiment de culpabilité s'empare de lui. Pour montrer que tout le monde se trompe à son sujet, il accepte de venir à toutes les convocations et de comparaître devant le tribunal. Angoissé, il cherche par tous les moyens à s'innocenter et commence alors à négliger son travail. Sur le conseil de son oncle, il engage un avocat qu'il va renvoyer par la suite à cause de son inefficacité, ce qui le contraint à assurer luimême sa propre défense devant la Cour de Justice... Un roman d'une modernité absolue, la grande Oeuvre kafkaïenne: les situations sont impossibles, les personnages irréels, l'histoire peu plausible, et pourtant nous savons tous, lorsque nous lisons ce texte, que Kafka nous parle profondément, véridiquement, de nous, de la société, de ce drôle d'animal social qu'est l'homme.

The Trial, German: Der Prozess, a book by imaginative German-language author Franz Kafka, was initially published after his death in 1925. One of Kafka's great works and possibly his most negative, this unusual story of a young man who finds himself in the mindless bureaucracy of the law has become inseparable from the anxieties and feelings of alienation of the modern age and with a conventional person's struggle against an unreasoning and troublesome power. It is always considered to be imaginary anticipation of dictatorship.

The classic surrealist novel by genius author Franz Kafka, a tale of "body horror" in which a man finds himself awakening one morning to the astounding fact that he has been transformed into a giant insect. This tale is more than just a nightmare-like exposition of weird disgust, however; it is a metaphor for the struggles of mankind in a cold, uncaring world that, quite literally, seems as if it wants to dehumanize us all. A literary classic.

The Trial is a novel written by Franz Kafka in 1914 and 1915 and published posthumously on 26 April 1925. One of his best known works, it tells the story of Josef K., a man arrested and prosecuted by a remote, inaccessible authority, with the nature of his crime revealed neither to him nor to the reader. Heavily influenced by Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, Kafka even went so far as to call Dostoevsky a blood relative. Like Kafka's two other novels, The Trial was never completed, although it does include a chapter which appears to bring the story to an intentionally abrupt ending.

Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung) is a novella written by Franz Kafka which was first published in 1915. One of Kafka's best-known works, Metamorphosis tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect (German: ungeheueres Ungeziefer, lit. "monstrous vermin") and subsequently struggles to adjust to this new condition. The novella has been widely discussed among literary critics, with differing interpretations being offered. In popular culture and adaptations of the novella, the insect is commonly depicted as a cockroach.