A Report to an Academy

Released: January 19, 2022
Length: 28 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bookstream Audiobooks

"A Report to an Academy" by Franz Kafka is a thought-provoking short story in which an ape named Red Peter recounts his journey of transformation into a creature that mimics human behavior. Presented as a speech to an academy, Red Peter's narrative explores themes of identity and adaptation. Initially published in 1917, the story showcases Kafka's unique style and was later included in the 1919 collection "Ein Landarzt" (A Country Doctor).

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