David E. Smith Boeken

Exploring themes of identity and societal perception, this narrative delves into the life of a protagonist who grapples with feeling unseen in a world that often overlooks individuality. As the story unfolds, the character confronts personal struggles and societal expectations, leading to a journey of self-discovery. The author skillfully weaves together emotional depth and thought-provoking commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of visibility and the impact of connection in a seemingly indifferent society.

The book first considers the use of gesture in the drama, then proceeds to develop a theory on the meaning of gesture in the narrative. This theory is then applied to Kleist's «Michael Kohlhaas» and Kafka's «Der Prozess». Both texts are subjected to a thorough formal analysis, which considers the functional meaning of gesture and describes the peculiarities of each author's style. The result of these analyses is compared in the light of previous scholarship and an opinion is offered on the alleged stylistic link between the two authors.