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A Hunger Artist - cover

A Hunger Artist

Sheba Blake, Franz Kafka

Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing

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Summary

In the days when hunger could be cultivated and practiced as an art form, the individuals who practiced it were often put on show for all to see. One man who was so devout in his pursuit of hunger pushed against the boundaries set by the circus that housed him and strived to go longer than forty days without food. As interest in his art began to fade, he pushed the boundaries even further. In this short story about one man's plight to prove his worth, Franz Kafka illustrates the themes of self-hatred, dedication, and spiritual yearning.
Available since: 04/13/2017.
Print length: 8 pages.

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