BOOK

Franz Kafka in context

Duttlinger, Carolin, 1976- editor

2018

Overview

\"Franz Kafka (1883-1924) lived through one of the most turbulent periods in modern history, witnessing a world war, the dissolution of an empire and the foundation of a new nation state. But the early twentieth century was also a time of social progress and aesthetic experimentation. Kafka's novels and short stories reflect their author's keen but critical engagement with the big questions of his time, and yet often Kafka is still cast as a solitary figure with little or no connection to his age. Kafka in Context aims to redress this perception. In thirty-five short, accessible essays, leading international scholars explore Kafka's personal and working life, his reception of art and culture, his engagement with political and social issues, and his ongoing reception and influence. Together they offer a nuanced and historically grounded image of a writer whose work continues to fascinate readers from all backgrounds\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 Criticism and interpretation. / Prague (Czech Republic) Intellectual life History 20th century.
• ISBN: 9781107085497

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PT2621.A26 Z71847 2018	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE