Short stories
Franz Kafka
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Short stories
by Franz Kafka
Published
1961
Publisher
Penguin
Pages
218
Description
This collection of new translations brings together the small proportion of Kafka's works that he thought worthy of publication. It includes 'Metamorphosis', his most famous work, an exploration of horrific transformation and alienation; 'Meditation', a collection of his earlier studies; 'The Judgement', written in a single night of frenzied creativity; 'The Stoker', the first chapter of a novel set in America and a fascinating occasional piece, 'The Aeroplanes at Brescia', Kafka's eyewitness account of an air display in 1909. Together, these stories reveal the breadth of Kafka's literary vision and the extraordinary imaginative depth of his thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Short stories?
This edition of Short stories has approximately 218 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Short stories?
For most readers, Short stories typically takes between 4h 33m and 3h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Short stories?
The estimated word count for Short stories is approximately 54,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Short stories?
Short stories was written by Franz Kafka.
When was Short stories published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1961. The original work may have been published on a different date.