Kafka's Not Supposed to Make Sense.
Published In: Atlantic, 2024, v. 334, n. 1. P. 98 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Shulevitz, Judith 3 of 3
Abstract
This article explores the use of parables in literature, focusing specifically on the works of Franz Kafka. It discusses how parables are intended to convey moral principles but can often be difficult to understand and open to interpretation. The article also examines the different ways in which Kafka's work has been interpreted, with some viewing it through a Jewish lens and others seeing it as universally applicable to the human condition. It concludes by discussing the challenges faced by translators of Kafka's prose, particularly in relation to his novella "The Metamorphosis," and the importance of maintaining the original meaning in translations. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Atlantic. 2024/07, Vol. 334, Issue 1, p98
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:1072-7825
- Accession Number:177810066
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