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Mentioned in 27 episodes

The Trial

Book • 1925

The Trial, written by Franz Kafka, follows the story of Joseph K., a bank official who is unexpectedly arrested on his 30th birthday for a crime that is never revealed to him or the reader.

The novel delves into the absurd and labyrinthine legal system, where K. is drawn into a world devoid of logic and transparency.

As K. navigates this enigmatic system, he encounters various characters, including lawyers, court officials, and other defendants, which further complicate his situation.

The novel explores themes of guilt, bureaucracy, and the individual's struggle against an incomprehensible and oppressive society, ultimately leading to K.'s psychological and emotional transformation.

The book is a profound reflection on the human condition, illustrating how societal structures can alienate and render individuals powerless.

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Mentioned in 27 episodes

Mentioned by

Stephen West

as an example of Joseph K.'s experiences with a disorienting court system.

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Episode #229 - Kafka and Totalitarianism (Arendt, Adorno)

Mentioned by

Stephen West

as an author who depicts the experience of being a modern person.

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Episode #228 ... Albert Camus - Kafka and The Fall

Mentioned as the topic of discussion, celebrating the 100th anniversary of its publication.

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Politics on Trial 100th Anniversary Special: Franz Kafka’s The Trial

Mentioned by

Andrew Doyle

in relation to his novel "The Trial" and the themes of arbitrary authority.

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488. The Real Reason The Guardian Left X - Andrew Doyle

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Judith Butler

as a favorite book.

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Judith Butler on Why Gender Is in Trump’s Crosshairs

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Alexander Beiner

in the context of a discussion about bureaucracy and its impact on society.

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What Truly Matters? Iain McGilchrist, Un-Social Experiments and The Leviathan

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David Runciman

as the best-known novel with the word trial in its title.

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Politics on Trial: Dreyfus vs the Conspiracy Theory

Mentioned as a source of inspiration for the dystopian novel 'The Dream Hotel', referencing his work's themes of absurdity and irrationality.

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Canuck of the draw: Canada’s election campaigns

Mentioned in the context of discussing rumor and authority, referencing the protagonist's experience with the police.

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Rumors on the Couch

Appreciated by Judge Boesberg, who described the removal process as being akin to a scene from it.

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Andrew Weissmann: Outlandish and Outrageous

Mentioned by Judge Boasberg as an example of a person waking up to find themself under arrest.

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Sending in the Military

Mentioned as being described as Anna Kavan's Bible by certain people who knew her.

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The Experimental Fiction of Anna Kavan with Victoria Walker

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Noah Hawley

when discussing the concept of irony without humor being violence, referencing Kafka's work.

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The creator of Fargo is done with good guys vs. bad guys

Recommended for dealing with the finance department.

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Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance

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Russell Brand

when discussing the banalization and desacralization of everything.

Russell Brand & John Rich: The Mass Christian Awakening, Discernment Through God, & Lies About Iran

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Agnes Callard

in the context of discussing writers who expressed a sense of being lost and a crisis of meaning around 1900.

Agnes Callard: what is the value of fiction?

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Victoria Hutchins

when discussing how one might feel stuck if they are looking for sense in senseless places.

How to Get Unstuck Post-Crash Out

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Matt Bevan

when describing the bizarre situation Kilmar Abrego Garcia was in.

Have ICE protests cracked Trump?

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Roger Parloff

, framing it with references to the confusing and frustrating nature of the legal process.

Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 6

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Michael Reid

in the context of discussing whether a dead author's wishes should always be respected regarding unpublished material.

The Intelligence: Europe is not so hot on its green parties

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