A Country Doctor (eBook)

Short Story Collection

Franz Kafka (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
56 Seiten
e-artnow (Verlag)
406-633960315-8 (EAN)

Infos

A Country Doctor by Franz Kafka is a mesmerizing collection of stories that delves into the surreal and unsettling corners of the human psyche. Seamlessly blending reality and dream, Kafka's narratives transport readers to eerie worlds where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and logic gives way to the strange and inexplicable.
At the heart of these stories lies a profound exploration of existential questions, human frailty, and the chaotic forces that shape our lives. The titular story, A Country Doctor, exemplifies Kafka's mastery, offering a haunting journey through the trials of a physician confronted by impossible circumstances. Each tale brims with Kafka's signature blend of dark humor, vivid imagery, and stark emotional resonance, captivating readers with its enigmatic beauty.
This collection is a brilliant showcase of Kafka's ability to dissect the absurdities of existence while holding up a mirror to the fears and contradictions that define the human condition. Infused with mystery and tension, the stories are rich with layers of meaning, making them as thought-provoking as they are otherworldly. A Country Doctor is a landmark in modern literature, a must-read for anyone drawn to the strange, the poetic, and the profound.
The collection includes:
The New Lawyer
A Country Doctor
On the Gallery
An Old Sheet
Before the Law
Jackals and Arabs
A Visit to the Mine
The Next Village
An Imperial Message
The Care of the Housefather
Eleven Sons
A Fratricide
A Dream
A Report for an Academy
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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2025
• Übersetzer: e-artnow
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: doctor's personal journey • Early 20th Century • existential crisis • German existential writing • Isolation and alienation • Kafkaesque themes • Psychological exploration • Rural medical practice • surreal character study • Symbolic narrative style