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In the Penal Colony

Franz Kafka

Narrated by Peter Yearsley

Released
September 27, 2016
Length
1 hr 5 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Paperless
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"In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka is a short story set in an unnamed island penal colony, exploring the use of an intricate torture device that inscribes a prisoner's sentence on their skin before death. The narrative unfolds as details about the machine's history and its purpose are gradually revealed, highlighting Kafka's characteristic detached tone and contemplative approach to the story's themes.
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