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Ep 712 - The Trial, by Franz Kafka

Jul 21, 2025
Dive into the absurd world of Kafka's 'The Trial,' where protagonist Josef K. navigates a perplexing legal nightmare. The speakers humorously untangle bureaucracy, revealing Kafka's insights into alienation and existential dread. They explore the challenges of translating his work, highlighting its enduring relevance today. Personal anecdotes add lightness as they discuss modern stressors and reflect on cultural anxieties. Expect playful banter and clever insights, making Kafka’s complexities accessible and entertaining.
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ANECDOTE

Kafka Refused Posthumous Publication

  • Kafka worked in insurance for writing time and to avoid WWI service.
  • He demanded posthumous publication be stopped but close friend Max Brod ignored him.
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INSIGHT

Kafka's Law as Divine Authority

  • Kafka's Trial explores laws as unknowable, divine-like systems beyond human control.
  • Any large, complex authority can embody the Kafkaesque maze of obscured judgement.
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