'The reading out of the text instead of reading into it is refreshing and convincing and may seduce experts and curious individuals to take one novel, or even all three Kafka works, into their hands...' - Gerd K. Schneider, Symposium '...provide us with a reading of Kafka which is fresh and interesting, free of jargon, and written in a clear, lucid and elegant style.' - John O. Buffinga, Seminar 'Speirs and Sandberg provide a wealth of subtle and often surprising insights through their close examination of textual details, narative techniques and the complex interrelations among themes and motifs in Kafka's novels...as an advanced introduction, the volume can be recommended strongly to students and anyone seeking a reliable guide through the maze of Kafka's novelistic universe.' - Rolf J. Goebel, Monatsliefte '...as an advanced introduction, the volume can be recommended strongly to students and anyone seeking a reliable guide through the maze of Kafka's novelistic universe.' - Rolf J. Goebel, University of Alabama in Huntsville

• AcknowledgementsPrefaceA Writer's LifeReading KafkaThe Missing PersonThe TrialThe CastleConclusionNotesSelect BibliographyIndex.