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- Herausgeber: e-artnow
- Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
- Sprache: Englisch
A Country Doctor by Franz Kafka is a mesmerizing collection of stories that delves into the surreal and unsettling corners of the human psyche. Seamlessly blending reality and dream, Kafka's narratives transport readers to eerie worlds where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and logic gives way to the strange and inexplicable. At the heart of these stories lies a profound exploration of existential questions, human frailty, and the chaotic forces that shape our lives. The titular story, A Country Doctor, exemplifies Kafka's mastery, offering a haunting journey through the trials of a physician confronted by impossible circumstances. Each tale brims with Kafka's signature blend of dark humor, vivid imagery, and stark emotional resonance, captivating readers with its enigmatic beauty. This collection is a brilliant showcase of Kafka's ability to dissect the absurdities of existence while holding up a mirror to the fears and contradictions that define the human condition. Infused with mystery and tension, the stories are rich with layers of meaning, making them as thought-provoking as they are otherworldly. A Country Doctor is a landmark in modern literature, a must-read for anyone drawn to the strange, the poetic, and the profound. The collection includes: The New Lawyer A Country Doctor On the Gallery An Old Sheet Before the Law Jackals and Arabs A Visit to the Mine The Next Village An Imperial Message The Care of the Housefather Eleven Sons A Fratricide A Dream A Report for an Academy This translation has been assisted by artificial intelligence.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
A Country Doctor
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The New Lawyer
We have a new lawyer, Dr. Bucephalus. His appearance bears little resemblance to the days when he was still the warhorse of Alexander the Great. However, those familiar with the circumstances can make out some similarities. But recently, on the perron, I saw even a very simple court usher marvel at the lawyer with the expert gaze of a regular at the races, as the lawyer, raising his thighs high, climbed from step to step with a step that resonated on the marble.
In general, the bar association approves of the admission of Bucephalus. With astonishing insight, it is said that Bucephalus is in a difficult position in today's social order and that he therefore, as well as because of his historical significance, deserves support in any case. Today – no one can deny this – there is no great Alexander. Some may know how to murder; there is no lack of skill in hitting a friend with a lance across the banquet table; and Macedonia is too small for many, so that they curse Philip, the father – but no one, no one can lead to India. Even then, India's gates were out of reach, but their direction was marked by the king's sword. Today the gates have been carried much farther, and to a much higher place; no one points out the direction; many carry swords, but only to wave them about; and the eye that tries to follow them becomes confused.
Perhaps it is really best to immerse oneself in the law books, as Bucephalus did. Free and unoppressed by the rider's sides, by the light of a quiet lamp, far from the din of Alexander's battle, he reads and turns the pages of our old books.
