By 
Noah Tavlin
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TED-Ed Original

What makes something "Kafkaesque"?

The term Kafkaesque has entered the vernacular to describe unnecessarily complicated and frustrating experiences especially with bureaucracy. But does standing in a long line to fill out confusing paperwork really capture the richness of Kafka's vision? Beyond the word's casual use what makes something "Kafkaesque"? Noah Tavlin explains.

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