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TODAY’S CLUE: J = N
ANSWER: “IF THE BOOK WE ARE READING DOES NOT WAKE US, AS WITH A FIST HAMMERING ON OUR SKULL, WHY THEN DO WE READ IT?” — FRANZ KAFKA
Franz Kafka
July 3, 1883 – June 3, 1924 • aged 40 • Writer
Overview
Franz Kafka was a German-language writer whose novels and short stories became some of the most influential works of modern literature.
Major Works
His best-known writings include The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle, works that remain widely read and studied today.
Writing Style
Kafka became known for stories that combine realism with strange, unsettling situations and complex psychological themes.
Themes
His work often explored alienation, bureaucracy, uncertainty, authority, and the challenges faced by individuals in society.
Influence
The term “Kafkaesque” entered common usage to describe situations that feel confusing, oppressive, or absurdly complex.
Legacy
Franz Kafka is regarded as one of the most important literary figures of the twentieth century, influencing writers, philosophers, and artists around the world.
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