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To: little jeremiah
I tried reading “Metamorphosis” as an adolescent (it was in a bookshelf in the house) and it freaked me out, couldn’t get through more than a few pages.

I tried reading Kafka a couple of times and did not enjoy the experience(s). He is one of many authors that I kept hearing people rave about and expected something other than what I got. On the other hand, I laughed my way through the first half of Hasek's "The Good Soldier Svejk" despite it's crudities and atheism. Go figure.

Since this country is becoming about as ridiculous as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, I may end up playing the idiot like Svejk did.

603 posted on 02/12/2021 2:08:57 PM PST by niteowl77
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To: niteowl77

The guy turning into the giant insect was too much for me!


607 posted on 02/12/2021 2:22:49 PM PST by little jeremiah (Thirst for truth is the most valuable possession and no one can take it away from you.)
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To: niteowl77

I love Kafka’s writing.
I read a bit about his background. It seems he had a mother like mine. (that is all I will say on the Mother subject)
Long story short, I understand where Kafka is coming from.
My whole childhood was Kafkaesque.


645 posted on 02/12/2021 4:39:41 PM PST by Aurorales (I will not be ridiculed into silence!)
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