The Bohemian Jewish novelist - Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka, a Czech-German writer, is renowned for his surreal and existential works. Here are some of his most famous and influential books:

• The Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung):

This novella tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one day to find himself transformed into a giant insect. It is one of Kafka's most well-known and widely studied works.

• The Trial (Der Prozess):

This novel follows the protagonist, Josef K., as he navigates a bizarre and absurd legal system. The story explores themes of guilt, justice, and the nature of bureaucracy.

• The Castle (Das Schloss):

In this unfinished novel, the protagonist, K., tries to gain access to a mysterious castle but faces obstacles and bureaucracy. The work is known for its open-ended conclusion.

• Amerika (Amerika: Der Verschollene):

Also known as "The Man Who Disappeared" or "The Missing Person," this novel follows the adventures of a young immigrant named Karl Roßmann in the United States.

• The Diaries of Franz Kafka:

A collection of Kafka's personal diaries that provides insights into his thoughts, feelings, and reflections.

• Letters to Milena:

This is a collection of Kafka's letters to Milena Jesenská, a woman he corresponded with and had a deep connection to. The letters offer a glimpse into Kafka's personal life and literary thoughts.

These works showcase Kafka's unique style and his exploration of themes such as alienation, bureaucracy, and the absurdity of human existence. Keep in mind that Kafka's writing can be complex and open to interpretation, making his works a rich source for literary analysis and discussion.

References;

1.  Kafka, Franz, The Diaries, translated by Ross Benjamin, New York: Schocken Books, 2023.
2. "The Kafka You Never Knew" Review by Dwight Garner of The Diaries, The New York Times, 11 January 2023.
3. Spindler, William (1993). "Magical Realism: A Typology". Forum for Modern Language Studies. XXIX (1): 90–93. doi:10.1093/fmls/XXIX.1.75.
4. Franz Kafka at the Encyclopædia Britannica
5.  Drake, William A. (1 November 1925). "A Report for an Academy". New York Herald Tribune. p. SM7.
6. "Franz Kafka | Modernist Archives Publishing Project". www.modernistarchives.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
7.  Peter Morgan Ismail Kadare: The Writer and the Dictatorship 1957-1990 Routledge 2017, p.229

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What Is Kafkaesque? - The 'Philosophy' of Franz Kafka;

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