Franz Kafka was born on July 3, 1883, in Prague, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was a German-speaking Bohemian Jew, and his relationship with his father deeply influenced his work.
The Metamorphosis - A novella about Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect.
A novel depicting the protagonist, Josef K., arrested and prosecuted by a remote, inaccessible authority.
Centers around a man named K. and his attempts to gain access to mysterious authorities in a castle who govern the village.
Kafka's works explore themes of alienation, existential dread, and the absurdity of bureaucracy. He is considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century.