The Trial

A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis—an event that proves maddening, as nothing is ever resolved. Kafka's gripping work of psychological horror presents a profound critique of totalitarianism and the oppressive nature of mindless bureaucracy. The novel explores themes of injustice, alienation, and the individual's struggle against an incomprehensible and unaccountable system of power. Through skillful narrative and evocative imagery, Kafka captures the essence of existential anxiety and the absurdity of modern institutional control. This edition features a translation by Idris Parry with an introduction by the translator.