{"product_id":"9789877122152","title":"The missing person","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Man Who Disappeared\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Disappeared\u003c\/em\u003e, Franz Kafka’s first novel, recounts the arrival of young Karl Roßmann in the United States, a land that promises progress and opportunity. However, this rite of passage becomes a bureaucratic and existential nightmare. Through the protagonist's adventures, Kafka unfolds the themes that would define his work: the search for order in an absurd world, the relentless logic of power, and the individual's anguish when faced with an incomprehensible system. This rigorously prefaced edition allows the reader to discover the seeds of Kafka’s narrative style and immerse themselves in a story of displacement and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Karl Roßmann, a European boy who, following a family scandal, is sent to the United States. What was meant to be the start of a new life in the land of opportunity becomes a descent into the depths of bureaucracy, inequality, and loneliness. Throughout his journey, Karl encounters ambiguous characters and extreme situations that test his innocence and ability to adapt. The unfinished work remains a marvel of style and thought, where calculation and despair coexist under constant narrative tension. More than just an adventure novel, it is an exploration of the human condition in the face of the relentless logic of capital and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacement and loss of identity in a new, hostile world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBureaucracy as a mechanism of power and oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dialectic between innocence and the corruption of the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for order and meaning in an absurd universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCapitalism as a dehumanizing and alienating force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in 20th-century classic literature and the work of Franz Kafka, especially those who wish to understand the origins of his narrative universe. It is also ideal for those looking for a novel that combines philosophical reflection, social criticism, and top-tier prose. It is not light reading, but rather a work that demands attention and rewards the reader with layers of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA privileged gateway to the Kafkaesque universe, containing the themes and styles that would define his later work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the alienation of the individual in modern societies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that combines narrative rigor with existential anguish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA text that invites rereading, revealing new interpretations with each approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franz Kafka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eterna Cadencia Editora SRL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literature and literary studies, classic texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 405 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Disappeared\u003c\/em\u003e is a fundamental work for understanding Kafka's evolution as a writer. Reading it offers a unique perspective on the mechanisms of oppression and loneliness, all wrapped in prose that already demonstrates the author's precision and depth. This paperback edition, with a preface that contextualizes the work, makes it an accessible and recommended option for both specialists and new readers who want to delve into one of the most influential literary universes of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETERNA CADENCIA EDITORA SRL, CUIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407280103771,"sku":"9789877122152","price":15.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978987712215.jpg?v=1781851615","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9789877122152","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}