A Classic Collection of Kafka’s Most Haunting Stories
This 1948 edition of Select Stories of Franz Kafka, published by Random House, brings together fifteen of Kafka’s most famous stories, including The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, and The Great Wall of China.
With an introduction by Philip Rahv, this volume explores Kafka’s distinctively surreal and psychologically intense storytelling.
Through his darkly symbolic narratives, Kafka captures themes of alienation, absurdity, and existential dread, which remain just as powerful and relevant today. Readers will experience his obsessive fantasy and compelling reality, from the grotesque humor of The Metamorphosis to the disturbing moral ambiguity of In the Penal Colony.
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Title: Select Stories of Franz Kafka
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Author: Franz Kafka, Introduction by Philip Rahv
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Publication Date: 1948
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Publisher: Random House
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Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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Genre: Classic Literature, Existential Fiction, Psychological Fiction
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Pages: 328
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Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
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Language: English
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Condition: Signed by a previous owner, minor spotting on the publishing date page, pencil writing on the next page, dust jacket intact with some wear. All are shown in the photos.
About the Author: Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was a pioneering modernist writer whose works explore themes of identity, alienation, bureaucracy, and absurdity. His unique literary style, later described as Kafkaesque, continues to influence literature, film, and philosophy. Many of his stories, written in German, were published posthumously, securing his reputation as one of the most important literary voices of the 20th century.
A Must-Have for Literature Collectors & Kafka Enthusiasts
Whether you’re a longtime Kafka reader or new to his unsettling world, this vintage edition is a beautiful addition to any classic literature collection. It is a great gift for fans of existential fiction, modernist literature, and psychological storytelling.
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