Theule, Larissa
Kafka and the Doll
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593116326
- author:
- Theule, Larissa
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 26.7 x 21.6 centimeters (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Toys, Dolls, Puppets,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Kafka and the Doll tells the remarkable true story of a gesture of kindness from one of literature's most intriguing figures. In 1923, Franz Kafka encountered a distraught little girl who had lost her doll in the park. Instead of offering words of comfort, Kafka offered a different kind of solace: he told her that the doll was on grand adventures around the world.
Over several weeks, Kafka began delivering letters from the doll to the girl, reassuring her that even in sorrow, there is always something to look forward to. This heartwarming story has captivated readers for decades, revealing a side of Kafka's personality that is both surprising and endearing.
This book is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of living life to the fullest. It is a reminder that even in difficult times, there is always hope and always something to be cherished.
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