Das Schloß
About this book
The Castle (original title: "Das Schloß") is the story of K., the unwanted Land Surveyor who is never to be admitted to the Castle nor accepted in the village, and yet cannot go home. As he encounters dualities of certainty and doubt, hope and fear, and reason and nonsense, K.'s struggles in the absurd, labyrinthine world where he finds himself seem to reveal an inexplicable truth about the nature of existence. Kafka began The Castle in 1922 and it was never finished, yet this, the last of his three great novels, draws fascinating conclusions that make it feel strangely complete.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 79777 readers · 380 pages · ≈ 7 h 02 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Das Schloß?
About ≈ 7 h 02 m — 380 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Das Schloß?
380 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Das Schloß?
It sits on the Classics, Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Has Das Schloß been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Castle (1986).
Is Das Schloß in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Das Schloß?
The main characters include Franz Kafka (1883-1924).
Who wrote Das Schloß?
Franz Kafka.
Where can I read Das Schloß online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library