The best stories by the one of the twentieth century's greatest and most influential writers No
one has captured the modern experience its wild dreams strange joys its neuroses and boredom
better than Franz Kafka. His vision with its absurdity and twisted humour has lost none of
its force or relevance today. This essential collection translated and selected by Alexander
Starritt casts fresh light on Kafka's genius. Alongside brutal depictions of violence and
justice are jokes and deceptively slight mysterious fables. These unforgettable pieces reflect
the brilliance at the core of Franz Kafka arguably most fully expressed within his short
stories. Together they showcase a writer of unmatched imaginative depth capable of expressing
the most profound reality with a wry smile.
