Ein Hungerkünstler by Franz Kafka
"Ein Hungerkünstler" by Franz Kafka is a short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of a professional hunger artist, who performs the act of starvation for public admiration. The story explores themes of isolation, the nature of art, and the changing tastes of society. The story follows the life of the hunger artist who once enjoyed great acclaim and attention from enthusiastic crowds who gatheredto witness his extraordinary ability to go without food for extended periods. Initially celebrated, his act captivates audiences, and he is rigorously watched by guards to ensure he truly does not eat. However, over time, societal interest wanes, and he becomes a forgotten relic, ignored by the very people who once idolized him. Eventually, he finds himself in a circus, relegated to a forgotten corner, overshadowed by more entertaining acts while still attempting to maintain his art. The story concludes with a poignant reflection on the artist's struggle for recognition and meaning, as he breathes his last, only to be replaced by a panther, symbolizing society's fickleness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ein Hungerkünstler |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hunger_Artist Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ein_Hungerk%C3%BCnstler |
| Credits | Produced by Jana Srna |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30655 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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