Cover of The Trial by Franz Kafka

The Trial

The Trial is a dystopian work by Franz Kafka, published in 1925. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorFranz Kafka
First published1925
ISBN-139781529036060
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

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The Trial is a 1920s dystopia by Franz Kafka. It is first published in Germany and originally written in German. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. The edition on file runs about 236 pages, has been issued by Pan Macmillan, and carries ISBN 9781529036060. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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When was The Trial published?

The Trial was first published in 1925.

Who wrote The Trial?

The Trial was written by Franz Kafka.

What kind of dystopia is The Trial?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Trial?

A catalogued edition of The Trial carries ISBN-13 9781529036060.

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