What makes something "Kafkaesque"? - Noah Tavlin
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The term Kafkaesque has entered the vernacular to describe unnecessarily complicated and frustrating experiences, especially with bureaucracy. But does standing in a long line to fill out confusing paperwork really capture the richness of Kafka’s vision? Beyond the word’s casual use, what makes something "Kafkaesque"? Noah Tavlin explains.
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- Educator
- Noah Tavlin
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- Alex Gendler
- Director
- Jeremiah Dickey
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
