{"product_id":"the-castle-by-franz-kafka","title":"The Castle by Franz Kafka","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCategory:Fiction\/Classics\/Literature\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRating:3.99\/5 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages:352 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, Franz Kafka, \u003cem\u003eThe Castle\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece of literary fiction that explores bureaucracy, isolation, and the search for meaning. The novel follows a land surveyor known only as K., who arrives in a snow-covered village dominated by a mysterious castle whose authorities control every aspect of life. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to gain access to the castle and understand why he has been summoned, K. finds himself trapped in a bewildering system of endless rules, confusing officials, and unanswered questions. As his efforts become increasingly frustrating, he struggles against an invisible power that seems impossible to understand or overcome. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought-provoking, symbolic, and deeply philosophical, \u003cem\u003eThe Castle\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of Kafka's most celebrated works. Perfect for readers interested in classic literature, existential themes, and literary fiction, this timeless novel offers a powerful exploration of authority, identity, and the human condition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FRIENDS BOOK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48648173093076,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1236\/9364\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-09at9.00.26PM.jpg?v=1789029423","url":"https:\/\/friendsbook.pk\/products\/the-castle-by-franz-kafka","provider":"FRIENDS BOOK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}