Hungering Artist or Artist in Hungering: Kafka’s a Hunger Artist

Hungering Artist Or Artist In Hungering: Kafka's A Hunger Artist by Harry Steinhauer is a comprehensive analysis of Franz Kafka's short story, A Hunger Artist. The book provides a detailed examination of the themes, motifs, and symbols used by Kafka in the story, as well as the historical and cultural context in which it was written.The Hunger Artist is a story about a man who makes a living by performing public fasts. He is considered an artist, but his art is one of self-deprivation and suffering. The story explores themes of alienation, loneliness, and the human condition, as well as the nature of art and the artist.Steinhauer's book delves deep into the story, analyzing the symbolism of the cage, the hunger artist's relationship with his audience, and the significance of his final performance. The book also explores the historical context of the story, including the rise of public entertainment and the decline of the circus sideshow.Overall, Hungering Artist Or Artist In Hungering: Kafka's A Hunger Artist is a must-read for anyone interested in Kafka's work, as well as those interested in the nature of art and the human condition. Steinhauer's analysis is insightful and thought-provoking, shedding new light on a classic work of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.