Der Prozess: Roman
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 74,020 words
- Reading time
- 6 h 10 min
- Chapters
- 11
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2022
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This novel follows Josef K., who is suddenly arrested without knowing why. Written in the early twentieth century, the text features formal German vocabulary and complex sentence structures that reflect the bureaucratic and existential themes of the story. The narrative is precise and analytical, which makes it a challenging but rewarding read for intermediate learners. You will encounter descriptive language and psychological depth as the protagonist struggles to understand his situation. It is a classic work that explores themes of authority and isolation.
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Subjects
- Allegories
- Trials -- Fiction
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