Franz Kafka - Key Facts

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Who was Franz Kafka?

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An Austrian-Czechoslovak writer, considered one of the most significant representatives of Prague German literature and 20th-century German literature.

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When was Franz Kafka born?

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July 3, 1883.

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Where was Franz Kafka born?

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Prague, Austria-Hungary.

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When did Franz Kafka die?

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June 3, 1924.

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What are some of Kafka's notable works?

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Der Process, Das Schloss, Der Verschollene, and numerous short stories.

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What is the significance of Kafka's works?

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They are part of the canon of world literature.

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Who published Kafka's works after his death?

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Max Brod, a close friend and confidant.

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What did Kafka want for his works after his death?

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He wanted them to remain unpublished, as per his last will.

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What does the term 'kafkaesk' refer to?

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It describes situations that are unfathomably threatening and absurd, derived from Kafka's depictions.