The Trial(Illustrated)

by Franz Kafka, David Wyllie (Translator), Micheal Smith (Illustrator)

Overview

• Illustrated Edition with 20 Original Illustrations
• Includes a Detailed Summary of the Novel
• Comprehensive List of Characters
• Author Biography Included

The Trial by Franz Kafka is a timeless and haunting exploration of guilt, power, and the absurdity of modern life. In this illustrated edition, readers are invited into the surreal world of Josef K., a young banker who is unexpectedly arrested for an unspecified crime. As he navigates the nightmarish bureaucratic system of an unnamed court, Josef K. faces an overwhelming sense of isolation, confusion, and helplessness that ultimately leads him to question the very nature of justice, law, and personal identity.

Kafka's masterful storytelling immerses readers in a chilling atmosphere, where the boundary between reality and the absurd blurs with every page. The novel's striking illustrations bring to life the disorienting and oppressive world Josef K. must traverse, capturing the emotional weight of his journey and the dehumanizing forces he encounters. With each illustration, the essence of Kafka's visionary tale is made even more tangible, offering a deeper understanding of the profound themes of alienation, powerlessness, and existential dread.

In addition to the captivating illustrations, this edition also includes a comprehensive summary of The Trial, a detailed list of its complex and symbolic characters, and a biography of Franz Kafka-providing context and insight into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Whether you're reading it for the first time or revisiting this classic, this illustrated edition will enhance your experience of Kafka's dark and thought-provoking masterpiece.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9784320676862
Publisher:	Micheal Smith
Publication date:	05/06/2025
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Franz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague, where he lived most of his life. During his lifetime, he published only a few short stories, including "The Metamorphosis", "The Judgement", and "The Stoker". He died in 1924, before completing any of his full-length novels. At the end of his life, Kafka asked his lifelong friend and literary executor Max Brod to burn all his unpublished work. Brod overrode those wishes.

Date of Birth:

July 3, 1883

Date of Death:

June 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Prague, Austria-Hungary

Place of Death:

Vienna, Austria

Education:

German elementary and secondary schools. Graduated from German Charles-Ferdinand University of Prague.