Franz Kafka, Erich Heller (Editor), Jurgen Born (Editor)
Letters to Felice (The Schocken Kafka Library) (Schocken Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805208511
- author:
- Franz Kafka, Erich Heller (Editor), Jurgen Born (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Schocken Books 1st Pbk. Ed edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 3.3 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, Novels & Novelists, Franz Kafka, Erich Heller, Jurgen Born,Letters to Felice (The Schocken Kafka Library) (Schocken Classics),Schocken Books,0805208518,903323201,Biography: Literary,Former Czechoslovaki
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Letters to Felice is a collection of over two decades of letters from Franz Kafka to the people in his life, spanning from his student days in Prague to his final months in a sanatorium near Vienna. These letters, compiled after Kafka's death by his friend and literary executor Max Brod, offer a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of the 20th century's greatest writers. The letters are a mix of humorous and poignant, covering topics such as his work in progress, correspondence with publishers and fellow writers, and personal notes to loved ones. They provide a fascinating insight into Kafka's creative process, his relationships, and his struggles with illness. This collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Kafka's life and work, and offers a fresh perspective on the life of a literary giant.