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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

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