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The Trial
- Author
- Franz Kafka
- Narrator
- Daniel Brooks
- Publisher
- Stream Readers
- Publish Date
- 29 May 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Franz Kafka
- Narrator
- Daniel Brooks
- Duration
- 7 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9789380201412
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Stream Readers
- Genre
- Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Synopsis
Step into the unsettling world of The Trial by Franz Kafka, a haunting exploration of guilt, power, and the absurdity of bureaucracy. When Josef K. is suddenly arrested without being told his crime, he is drawn into a surreal legal system where logic dissolves and authority is both invisible and overwhelming. As he struggles to defend himself, K. navigates a maze of strange officials, endless procedures, and growing paranoia. Kafka's masterpiece captures the anxiety of a world where justice is unreachable and control is absolute, creating a deeply thought-provoking and timeless listening experience.
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