The Trial

The Trial by Franz Kafka

The Trial (Der Prozess) is a classic novel by Franz Kafka that explores themes of bureaucracy, existential dread, and the struggle for justice in an absurd world. The story follows Josef K., a bank clerk who is suddenly arrested for an unspecified crime. Without ever learning the nature of his offense, he becomes entangled in a surreal and nightmarish legal system filled with endless procedures, elusive officials, and meaningless trials. As K. fights to clear his name, he finds himself increasingly powerless, ultimately facing a fate he cannot escape. Published posthumously in 1925, The Trial is considered one of the most influential works of modern literature, embodying the term "Kafkaesque"—a world of senseless, oppressive, and illogical bureaucracy.

• Bureaucratic Oppression – The overwhelming power of faceless institutions. #Kafkaesque #LegalNightmare
• Guilt and Powerlessness – The struggle against an unknown accusation. #ExistentialCrisis #GuiltAndInnocence
• Absurdity and Surrealism – A world where logic and fairness have no place. #SurrealFiction #Absurdism
• Isolation and Alienation – K.’s growing detachment from reality and those around him. #Loneliness #PsychologicalFiction

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