The great wall of China : and other pieces
by Kafka, Franz (1883-1924). Muir, Willa (1890-1970). Muir, Edwin
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London : Secker and Warburg, 1946. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 159p. ; 19cm. Notes: Translated from the German by Willa and Edwin Muir. Subjects: Short stories, German ; Translations into English.
Synopsis
Kafka tells the tale of one of the building overseers on the Great Wall of China. As he reflects on his work, his minor bit of authority, he recognizes his part in the system, and realizes the worth of his small bit of responsibility. He speculates and yet revels in his contented position of achieving a job well done.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 286171
- Title
- The great wall of China : and other pieces
- Author
- Kafka, Franz (1883-1924). Muir, Willa (1890-1970). Muir, Edwin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Publisher
- London : Secker and Warburg
- Date Published
- 1946
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