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Literary Fiction· Czech Republic

The Castle

by Franz Kafka
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1926384 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1926, The Castle established Franz Kafka as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. K., a land surveyor, arrives in a village and attempts to gain access to the authorities of the mysterious Castle that rules it—an ambition that proves impossible to achieve. Kafka's unfinished final novel is the definitive portrait of institutional alienation. Themes of bureaucracy, alienation, authority run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1926.

Book Details

AuthorFranz Kafka
Published1926
Country of Origin🇨🇿 Czech Republic
LanguageEnglish
Pages384
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780805211061
Editorial Score41/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

This book is part of Czech Republic's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
192610
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Franz Kafka
Czech Republic
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Castle about?

K., a land surveyor, arrives in a village and attempts to gain access to the authorities of the mysterious Castle that rules it—an ambition that proves impossible to achieve. Kafka's unfinished final novel is the definitive portrait of institutional alienation.

Who wrote The Castle?

The Castle was written by Franz Kafka, from Czech Republic. First published in 1926.

What awards has The Castle won?

The Castle has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1926.

Is The Castle worth reading?

The Castle is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in bureaucracy, alienation, authority.

Where can I buy The Castle?

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What category is The Castle?

The Castle is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Castle from?

The Castle originates from Czech Republic's literary tradition. Explore more books from Czech Republic on our country page.

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