Konundrum
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Konundrum
Author: Franz Kafka
language: en
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Release Date: 2016-11-01
In this new selection and translation, Peter Wortsman mines Franz Kafka's entire opus of short prose--including works published in the author's brief lifetime, posthumously published stories, journals, and letters--for narratives that sound the imaginative depths of the great German-Jewish scribe from Prague. It is the first volume in English to consider his deeply strange, resonantly humane letters and journal entries alongside his classic short fiction and lyrical vignettes "Transformed" is a vivid retranslation of one of Kafka's signature stories, "Die Verwandlung," commonly rendered in English as "The Metamorphosis." Composed of short, black comic parables, fables, fairy tales, and reflections, Konundrums also includes classic stories like "In the Penal Colony," Kafka's prescient foreshadowing of the nightmare of the Twentieth Century, refreshing the writer's mythic storytelling powers for a new generation of readers. Contents: • Words are Miserable Miners of Meaning • Letter to Ernst Rowohlt • Reflections • Concerning Parables • Children on the Country Road • The Spinning Top • The Street-Side Window • At Night • Unhappiness • Clothes Make the Man • On the Inability to Write • From Somewhere in the Middle • I Can Also Laugh • The Need to Be Alone • So I Sat at My Stately Desk • A Writer's Quandary • Give it Up! • Eleven Sons • Paris Outing • The Bridge • The Trees • The Truth About Sancho Pansa • The Silence of the Sirens • Prometheus • Poseidon • The Municipal Coat of Arms • A Message from the Emperor • The Next Village Over • First Sorrow • The Hunger Artist • Josephine, Our Meistersinger, or the Music of Mice • Investigations of a Dog • A Report to an Academy • A Hybrid • Transformed • In the Penal Colony • From The Burrow • Selected Aphorisms • Selected Last Conversation Shreds • In the Caves of the Unconscious: K is for Kafka (An Afterword) • The Back of Words (A Post Script)
Konundrum: Intriguing Questions Answered
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-07-25
Prepare to embark on an intellectual odyssey that will leave an indelible mark on your mind and soul. This book invites you to explore the profound depths of human experience, the enchanting world of nature, and the enigmatic tapestry of the universe. As you delve into its pages, your curiosity will be ignited, your perspectives broadened, and your understanding of the world expanded. We will confront the existential enigmas that have perplexed philosophers for centuries, unravel the complexities of human relationships, and navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the human mind. We will traverse the vast expanse of time, uncovering the lessons of history and contemplating the possibilities of the future. We will delve into the wonders of the natural world, marveling at its intricate ecosystems and contemplating our place within them. And we will explore the complexities of human society, examining the forces that shape our culture, politics, and economies. With each chapter, we will venture into a new realm of inquiry, unraveling the mysteries that surround us. From the nature of consciousness to the enigma of free will, from the power of love to the challenges of loneliness, from the vastness of the cosmos to the intricacies of the human body, no stone will be left unturned. Through thought-provoking questions and insightful discussions, this book will empower you with a deeper understanding of yourself, the world around you, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. Prepare for an intellectual adventure that will challenge your assumptions, inspire your imagination, and leave you with a renewed sense of wonder and awe. If you like this book, write a review!
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