Welcome to Paper Knife

Ever found yourself puzzling over a line in Kafka, or felt trapped in a bizarre predicament you can’t quite understand? Well, you’re in the right place!

Some authors just spark a curiosity that can’t be contained. Kafka is one of them, and Paper Knife is a yearlong exploration of his works, born from my personal obsession with him. And naturally, my enthusiasm might well be contagious—who knows?

But as we journey into Kafka’s world (following their original order of composition as closely as possible), we’ll likely discover many fascinating tangents. So, this Paper Knife also aims to cut through deeper layers of literature and follow the threads that lead us to other writers and broader literary territories. Think of Paper Knife as a tool for dissecting literature at large.

I’ll post new content every couple of weeks, depending on circumstances, mood, and whether or not I have anything interesting to share. This flexible schedule allows me to maintain the quality of our discussions while ensuring a steady flow of engaging material.

I encourage you to read along and share your thoughts along the way, as your perspectives will enrich our discussions and hopefully lead to new discoveries. Lovers of modernist literature, budding bibliophiles, school teachers, priests, lawyers, trapeze artists, burlesque dancers—everyone is welcome!

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