Brod, Max

Franz Kafka: A Biography

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ISBN 13:: 9780306806704
author:: Brod, Max
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Da Capo Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1995
Pages:: 296
Dimensions:: 128mm X 206mm
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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Franz Kafka A Biography by Max Brod is a deeply personal and insightful account of the life of one of the 20th century's most enigmatic writers. Written by a close friend and literary executor, this biography offers a unique perspective on Kafka's struggles with identity, illness, and his quest to become a writer. Through a lifelong friendship that spanned decades, Max Brod drew upon their shared experiences to create a vivid portrait of Kafka's youth, family, and friends. This biography sheds light on the complexities of Kafka's character, revealing a man both deeply flawed and profoundly insightful. By exploring the intricate relationship between two writers with similar backgrounds but distinct temperaments, this biography provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of 20th-century literature.

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