The Great Wall of China: Stories and Reflections
by Kafka, Franz
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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New Port Richey, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Schocken Books, 1970. First Thus . Trade Paperback. Fine. Larger trade paperback, heavy glossy light green wrappers, a long white "K" on front wrapper, black spine, 184 stiff pages. Near Very Fine copy.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Callaghan Books South (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 03941
- Title
- The Great Wall of China: Stories and Reflections
- Author
- Kafka, Franz
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Schocken Books
- Date Published
- 1970
- Keywords
- Short Story Lit-German
Terms of Sale
Callaghan Books South
Books may be returned with 5 days for full refund--in same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Callaghan Books South
Biblio member since 2004
New Port Richey, Florida
About Callaghan Books South
An internet bookstore, we have added 20 books a day to our inventory for a total of more than 40,000, specializing in Poetry, Vietnam Conflict, Native American, Literary Criticism.
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Trade Paperback
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- Spine
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...