Colour and Light, Illness and Death

A New Interpretation of Kafka’s "Der Proceß"

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

Av Barbara McKenzie

1 049 kr

Slutsåld

This work explores an original interpretation of Franz Kafka’s novel, Der Proceß (The Trial), which argues that the novel is in the form of a series of dreams, dreamt by a man who has been stricken with a serious illness. The thesis presents detailed evidence to show that the novel is intended to be a transcript of the dreams of the protagonist, Josef K., and that K. is suffering from tuberculosis, a fact which both gives rise to and shapes his dreams.The thesis also discusses the special role of art, literature and colour, which have a notable effect on the way the illness manifests itself in the dreams.In arguing this interpretation the author explodes a number of myths about the novel, not least that the world of Josef K., rather than being dreary and monochrome, is full of beauty and colour.

Produktinformation

  • Utgivningsdatum2011-05-07
  • Mått150 x 220 x 21 mm
  • Vikt690 g
  • FormatHäftad
  • SpråkEngelska
  • Antal sidor351
  • FörlagPeter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
  • ISBN9783034306331