Kafka, Franz
Dearest Father
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847497048
- author:
- Kafka, Franz
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0.08 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dearest Father, a deeply personal and psychological letter, is Kafka's attempt to understand his complex relationship with his father. Written as a tense confession, this work is both an indictment of his parent and an appeal for understanding. It includes passages from Kafka's diaries and correspondence, offering a unique insight into the writer's inner world. This volume presents a raw and emotional portrayal of a troubled bond between two individuals, one unyielding and the other extremely sensitive. Kafka's writing is lucid and touching, making this work a significant psychological document in 20th-century literature. Through his letter, Kafka seeks to retrace the origins of their relationship, laying bare his own emotions and thoughts. The result is a deeply moving and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.