Der Heizer: Ein Fragment by Franz Kafka

(4 User reviews)   874
By Simon Petrov Posted on Jan 3, 2026
In Category - Expedition Notes
Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924
German
"Der Heizer: Ein Fragment" by Franz Kafka is a short story written in 1913. Sixteen-year-old Karl Rossmann arrives in New York Harbor, banished by his parents after a scandal. While searching for his forgotten umbrella below deck, he encounters a ship's stoker facing unjust dismissal. Karl champions the stoker's cause before the ship's captain, pas...
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his new friend and an unforeseen opportunity that could change his future in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Lopez
3 months ago

Once I started reading, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. A solid resource I will return to often.

Kenneth Jackson
4 months ago

Having read this twice, the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. This felt rewarding to read.

Richard Mitchell
1 month ago

This caught my eye instantly and the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. I’d rate this higher if I could.

Ethan Jackson
3 months ago

I didn't expect much, but the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. Simply brilliant.

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