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- Language
- Turkish
- Published in
- Publisher
- Cem Yayinevi
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN
- 9786058164215
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (77)
Other editions
The Castle
2019 • National Geographic Books
English
The Castle A New Translation Based on the Restored Text
1998 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
The Castle
2001 • Blackstone Audio
English
The Castle
2009 • OUP Oxford
English
The Castle
2016 • David Rehak
English
The Castle
1998 • Blackstone Pub
English
The Castle
2010 • Penguin Books, Limited
English
The Castle
2000 • Penguin UK
English
The Castle
2009 • Wordsworth Editions
English
The Castle (Schocken classics)
1988 • Schocken
English
The Castle: Definitive Edition
1974 • Schocken Books
English
The Castle
1992 • Campbell
English
The Castle (Modern Library, 388.1)
1969 • Modern Library
English
The Castle Introduction by Irving Howe
1992 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
The Castle
2000 • Penguin UK
English
The Castle
2015 • National Geographic Books
English
El Castillo / the Castle (Spanish Edition)
1983 • Lectorum Pubns
Spanish
The Castle (LIBRARY EDITION)
2000 • Blackstone Audio
English
The Castle
1997 • Penguin
English
The Castle
1992 • Minerva
English
Das Schloss
1993 • Buchergilde Gutenberg
German
Das Schloß.
1996 • Suhrkamp
German
Das Schloß.
1982 • Fischer (S.), Frankfurt
German
Das Schloss Roman ; in der Fassung der Handschrift
1993 • Fischer-Taschenbuch-Verlag
German
Das Schloss
1992 • Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH
German
Das Schloß
2010 • Insel Verlag GmbH
German
Le chateau
1984 • Pocket
French
Le Chateau (Limited Edition numbered 2209/3000) (French Edition)
1965 • French & European Pubns
French
El castillo la búsqueda de una meta inalcanzable
2021 • Ediciones Abraxas
Spanish
城堡 (Traditional Chinese Edition)
2014 • 漫步文化
Chinese
Şato (Turkish Edition)
2019 • Yapı Kredi Yayınları
Turkish
Sato
2020 • Ithaki Yayinlari
Turkish
The Castle A New Translation, Based on the Restored Text
1998 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
Şato
2018 • Mavi A?aç Yay?nlar?
Turkish
The Castle
1974 • Penguin
English
Sato
2020 • Dorlion Yayinlari
Turkish
Das Schloß. (German Edition)
1996 • Philipp Reclam Jun Verlag GmbH
German
El castillo
2001 • Editorial Edaf, S.L.
Spanish
Sato
2018 • Iletisim Yayinevi
Turkish
El Castillo (Spanish Edition)
2014 • Editorial Porrua
Spanish
Sato
2016 • Zeplin Kitap
Turkish
El Castillo (Spanish Edition)
2004 • El
Spanish
Şato
2017 • Altin Post Yayincilik
Turkish
El Castillo (Spanish Edition)
1998 • Emece Editores
Spanish
Sato
2016 • Timas Yayinlari
Turkish
Sato
2014 • Imge Kitabevi
Turkish
Das Schloss Roman : in der Fassung der Handschrift
2008 • Fischer-Taschenbuch-Verlag
German
Sato
2018 • Tutku Yayinevi
Turkish
El castillo
2004 • Debolsillo
Spanish
Le Chateau
1972 • FOLIO
French
Sato
2008 • Oda Yayinlari
Turkish
El Castillo (Spanish Edition)
2013 • LOSADA
Spanish
LeChateau
1972 • French & European Pubns
French
El Castillo (El Libro De Bolsillo - Bibliotecas De Autor - Biblioteca Kafka)
1971 • Alianza Editorial
Spanish
El Castillo
2014 • Nrdica Libros
Spanish
Sato
2013 • Ithaki Yayinlari
Turkish
El castillo la búsqueda de una meta inalcanzable
2003 • Ediciones Abraxas
Spanish
Das Schloß: In der Fassung der Handschrift
2007 • FISCHER Taschenbuch
German
Sato
2019 • Olimpos Yayinlari
Turkish
Le Chateau (Ldp Litterature) (French Edition)
2001 • Livre de Poche
French
Sato
2018 • Puslu Yayincilik
Turkish
Sato
2014 • Is Bankasi Kültür Yayinlari
Turkish
Das Schloss (Roman)
1983 • Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag
German
Şato
1993 • Cem Yayınevi
Turkish
Şato
2018 • Aylak Adam Kültür Sanat Yayincilik
Turkish
Şato
2018 • Iskele Yayincilik
Şato
2016 • Sayfa6 Yayinlari
Sato
2016 • Lokomotif Yayinlari
Turkish
O castelo
2008 • Companhia das Letras
Portuguese
El castillo. (Bolsillo) (Spanish Edition)
1988 • Ediciones Akal
Spanish
Le Château
1996 • ACTES SUD
French
Das Schloss (German Edition)
1994 • Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag
German
Le Château
1993 • FLAMMARION
French
Sato
2018 • Varlik Yayinlari
Turkish
Sato
2014 • Anonim Yayincilik
Turkish
Sato
2018 • Bilgi Yayinevi
Turkish
Sato
2017 • Remzi Kitabevi
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Readers praise the novel for its masterful and profound exploration of the human condition, noting its meticulously described, dreamlike, and often haunting atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight Kafka’s exceptional ability to create a world steeped in mystery and symbolic depth, inviting readers to ponder larger questions about life, purpose, and the nature of authority. The book is lauded for its unique narrative style, which, despite its inherent frustrations, is seen as perfectly crafted and technically impressive, capable of evoking strong, complex emotions in the reader. Some also appreciate the subtle, absurd humor woven throughout the story, and new translations are particularly commended for capturing the original German style with greater clarity and beauty.
Conversely, a significant number of reviews describe the reading experience as excruciatingly frustrating and, at times, boring. Common criticisms include the novel’s lack of a traditional plot, its repetitive nature, and the extensive, often circular monologues that contribute to a sense of endless, futile struggle. Reviewers frequently mention the overwhelming bureaucracy, cold environment, and unhelpful characters that make the protagonist's journey a "nightmare." The book's unfinished state, ending abruptly mid-sentence, is a major point of contention, leaving many readers feeling unsatisfied and longing for a resolution that never comes. Some found the abstract and remote nature of the narrative difficult to connect with, likening it to an "ungodly torment" that can induce negative emotions like anxiety and even rage.
Ultimately, The Castle is considered a quintessential Kafkaesque work, offering a deeply thought-provoking and allegorical commentary on power, alienation, and the absurdity of existence. It is highly recommended for readers who appreciate challenging, introspective literature, are prepared for an open-ended narrative without clear resolutions, and enjoy engaging with profound symbolic interpretations. However, it is cautioned against for those seeking a conventional story with a defined plot or a light, easy read. Readers with patience and an interest in existential themes, or those already familiar with Kafka's unique style, are most likely to appreciate its uncomfortable brilliance and the powerful impact it leaves, even when inducing a sense of shared frustration.
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