A Hunger Artist
By Franz Kafka
- Release Date: 2013-01-25
- Genre: Short Stories
Description
Our 3rd free ebook from ReadFwd Editions is one of Kafka’s lesser-known writings. A very short one, called “A Hunger Artist”. Here’s a paragraph that might convince you to quickly read this one. It’s worth every second spent reading it.
“I always wanted you to admire my fasting,” said the hunger artist. “But we do admire it,” said the supervisor obligingly. “But you shouldn’t admire it,” said the hunger artist. “Well then, we don’t admire it,” said the supervisor, “but why shouldn’t we admire it?” ”Because I had to fast. I can’t do anything else,” said the hunger artist. “Just look at you,” said the supervisor, “why can’t you do anything else?” ”Because,” said the hunger artist, lifting his head a little and, with his lips pursed as if for a kiss, speaking right into the supervisor’s ear so that he wouldn’t miss anything, “because I couldn’t find a food which tasted good to me. If had found that, believe me, I would not have made a spectacle of myself and would have eaten to my heart’s content, like you and everyone else.”
Many thanks to Ian Johnston of Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, BC, that allowed us to use his translation. Check out his website for more excellent translations from Kafka, http://records.viu.ca/~johnstoi/kafka/kafkatofc.htm
Reviews
well-written
5By minggmoonthis is my 3rd times reading it, and i still feel the same bc it was so so organized🌟Great story.
5By Anthony187473Really tells a lot about those times and people. Read more carefullyBeing hungry
5By ophorrorIs an art form nowGreat Short Story
5By jherrera_06Awesome. Love it 😄A Hunger Artist
5By Arus McGregorA short story by Franz Kafka about the life of an unnamed hunger artist. The story is a great dive into ideas such as honesty, fame, and explores irony, uncaring, and hive mentality. It’s a must read for those who like the work of Kafka, and a good free story in the bookstore.The Hunger Artist
4By writer of pulp fictionGood read.A clear Kafka's piece
4By Xavier MuñizIn "The hunger artist" we can find Kafka's writing style condensed in a delightful short story. It may be like reading "The metamorphosis"; however, Kafka's thoughts described through a human character make the story stronger and more intense.Great short story
5By JackpesciQuick read with a lot to itHunger Artist
5By A man on the third floorCool
