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The Castle
- Author
- Franz Kafka
- Narrator
- Dorian Hale
- Publisher
- Stream Readers
- Publish Date
- 31 August 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 4 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Franz Kafka
- Narrator
- Dorian Hale
- Duration
- 9 hours 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 31 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9784438246063
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Stream Readers
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
The Castle is Franz Kafka's haunting masterpiece of uncertainty, power, and alienation. When a land surveyor known only as K. arrives in a remote village governed by a mysterious castle, he becomes trapped in a labyrinth of bureaucracy, endless delays, and elusive authorities. As he struggles to gain access to the castle and understand his place in the community, reality itself seems to shift beneath him. Darkly atmospheric and profoundly thought-provoking, The Castle explores themes of isolation, authority, identity, and the human search for meaning. Kafka's unfinished novel remains one of the most influential works of modern literature, offering a timeless reflection on the absurd complexities of life. This Audiobook was narrated using AI-generated voice technology.
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