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Description
Written in 1914, The Trial is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century: the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an... read more
First Sentence
SOMEONE must have been telling lies about Joseph K., for without having done anything wrong he was arrested one fine morning.
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Authors & Contributors
- Franz Kafka (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Willa Muir (Author)
- George Steiner
- Edwin Muir
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