Parables and Paradoxes
Parables and Paradoxes
Franz Kafka
Ricardo Semler
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Parables and Paradoxes

Parables and Paradoxes

Franz Kafka
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Franz Kafka
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In the labyrinthine world of Franz Kafka, where the surreal merges seamlessly with the stark realities of life, "Parables and Paradoxes" emerges as a beacon of enlightenment. This collection, a mosaic of Kafka's thought, illuminates the depths of his intellect and the breadth of his creativity. Through a series of compact and compelling pieces, Kafka challenges the reader to navigate the intricate interplay between the concrete and the abstract, the tangible and the elusive. Each parable, each paradox, serves as a window into the existential dilemmas that haunt the human soul, reflecting Kafka's relentless quest to capture the ineffable in words. "Parables and Paradoxes" is not merely a book; it is a journey into the heart of human experience, guided by one of the most enigmatic figures of the twentieth century. Kafka's mastery of language and his profound understanding of the human condition converge in this work, offering a unique literary experience that defies conventional interpretation. Here, the reader is invited to explore a realm where boundaries blur and meanings multiply, a realm that resonates with the complexity and ambiguity of life itself. In this collection, Kafka articulates the unarticulable, presenting a vision of reality that is at once disturbing and transcendent, a kaleidoscope of human fears, hopes, and desires.

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Released
1935
1 Jan
Length
190
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Wonderful. - Ricardo Semler
Leopards break into the temple and drink to the dregs what is in the sacrificial pitchers; this is repeated over and over again; finally it can be calculated in advance, and it becomes a part of the ceremony.(Leoparden brechen in den Tempel ein und saufen die Opferkrüge leer; das wiederholt sich immer wieder; schließlich kann man es vorausberechnen, und es wird ein Teil der Zeremonie.)
— Franz Kafka, Parables and Paradoxes

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