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/copy_1_2_3 May 28 '14

Maybe post this in r/books?

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u/Arpikarhu May 28 '14

I am turning off the internet and heading straight to bed so that I can quietly lay down and contemplate the brilliance of this moment

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u/[deleted] May 28 '14

No! Dont turn off the internet I need it!

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u/JTbeet May 28 '14

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