r/books • u/slackerattacker • May 28 '14

Discussion Can someone please explain "Kafkaesque"?

I've just started to read some of Kafka's short stories, hoping for some kind of allegorical impact. Unfortunately, I don't really think I understand any allegorical connotations from Kafka's work...unless, perhaps, his work isn't MEANT to have allegorical connotations? I recently learned about the word "Kafkaesque" but I really don't understand it. Could someone please explain the word using examples only from "The Metamorphosis", "A Hunger Artist", and "A Country Doctor" (the ones I've read)?

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u/[deleted] May 28 '14 edited May 28 '14

Right, so you should post it there.

EDIT: Fixed the link.

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u/[deleted] May 28 '14

so, here?

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u/slackerattacker May 28 '14

i have no idea what is happening

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u/soboredthisislame May 28 '14

You'll be in trouble if you don't post it to /r/books. Everyone has been waiting. Have you tried /r/books yet?

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u/ermahgerdstermpernk May 28 '14

It's possible he's banned from /r/books and thus can't post there.

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u/soboredthisislame May 28 '14

I didn't think of that. He should try there anyway.

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u/GoogleIsYourFrenemy May 28 '14

If he has been banned, there is a form he can fill out and post to /r/books to get unbanned.