JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Trial of the Century.

  • Published In: National Review, 2025, v. 77, n. 12. P. 83 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: VALIUNAS, ALGIS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Franz Kafka's novel *The Trial*, highlighting its significance as a classic of modernism and its exploration of themes such as bureaucratic absurdity and existential despair. Kafka's narrative follows Joseph K., who is arrested without explanation and subjected to a nightmarish legal system that embodies malevolence and confusion. Despite Kafka's intention to have his works destroyed, *The Trial* was published posthumously and has since garnered immense acclaim, with interpretations ranging from the psychological to the prophetic. The article suggests that Kafka's portrayal of K.'s suffering resonates deeply, offering a poignant reflection on the human condition and the enduring presence of hope amidst despair. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2025/12, Vol. 77, Issue 12, p83
  • Document Type:Literary Criticism
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:188812479
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