h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Allow me to share a little titbit about Franz Kafka when he concieved his idea for Amerika.

His friend in Germany asks what he knows about America and he says, "I know the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, and I always admired Walt Whitman, and I like the Americans because they are so healthy and optimistic." So with only this knowledge Kafka goes on to write a more inspiring three hundred page about a land and language and culture he envisioned in his head. Granted, he tried to emulate Dickens but still, it's tremendous and so amazing. If I had that simple noble courage.

I first met his works through the bizaarely and yet tear-wretching Metamorphosis last year, and after loathing the sister for some time, continued to read the misfortunes of mister [Herr] K. in the Castle. I cannot get a hold of the Trial yet but I want to read it during the summer where I will devote myself to him, o friends of the ABC Cheers, and I will blither concernign Vonnegut another day.

Elwyn

Have read Metamorphosis and The Trial. I loved both of them. It was some time ago. The Trial can send you mad, but in a wonderful way. The convolutions go on forever, there is never anything to hold onto...anyway I'll let you read it.

I look forward to it more now

*Is a bit crestfallen that Amerika has gaps and is unfinished*
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But hey, when does a great tale ever end, as my hero Samwise says to his master