Investigations of a Dog

by Franz Kafka

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'If I think about it, and I have the time and inclination and capacity to do so, we dogs are an odd lot.' How does a dog see the world? How do any of us? In this playful and enigmatic story of a canine philosopher, Kafka explores the limits of knowledge.

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Als Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus unruhigen Träumen erwachte, fand er sich in seinem Bett zu einem ungeheueren Hund verwandelt (

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slugman | Jun 27, 2020 |

A series of short descriptions (from the perspective of the dog enquirer) regarding cultural customs. Neat, short and fun read. (

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A Report to an Academy [and] Investigations of a Dog by Franz Kafka

Förvandlingen : Den sanningssökande hunden by Franz Kafka

Investigations of a Dog: And Other Creatures by Franz Kafka

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'If I think about it, and I have the time and inclination and capacity to do so, we dogs are an odd lot.' How does a dog see the world? How do any of us? In this playful and enigmatic story of a canine philosopher, Kafka explores the limits of knowledge.

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