Franz Kafka: The Best Works

by Franz Kafka

Overview

"Franz Kafka: The Best Works" is an enthralling collection of Kafka's most influential writings, delving into the depths of existential unease, surrealism, and the human condition. From the iconic "Metamorphosis" to the enigmatic "The Trial" and introspective "The Castle," these stories explore the absurdity of modern life and the intricacies of the human psyche. This anthology is a literary masterpiece that invites readers to ponder the surreal and unsettling, making it an essential addition to any bookshelf.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358480597
Publisher:	Happy Hour Books
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Pages:	566
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.26(d)

About the Author

Franz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague, where he lived most of his life. During his lifetime, he published only a few short stories, including "The Metamorphosis", "The Judgement", and "The Stoker". He died in 1924, before completing any of his full-length novels. At the end of his life, Kafka asked his lifelong friend and literary executor Max Brod to burn all his unpublished work. Brod overrode those wishes.

Date of Birth:

July 3, 1883

Date of Death:

June 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Prague, Austria-Hungary

Place of Death:

Vienna, Austria

Education:

German elementary and secondary schools. Graduated from German Charles-Ferdinand University of Prague.