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Feb 2024
14m 53s

Franz Kafka - A Country Doctor

Peter Kovacs
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Kafka's "A Country Doctor" is a short story that delves into themes of duty, isolation, and the surreal nature of existence. The narrative follows a rural doctor's harrowing night, filled with bizarre and unsettling experiences that blur the lines between reality and illusion. 
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