Published 12:23 IST, January 20th 2020

Franz Kafka's best works that all book lovers must read at least once

Franz Kafka is widely regarded as one of the major authors of 20th-century literature. Here are some of his best books and short stories that are a must-read

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German-speaking Bohemian Jewish novelist and short story writer, Franz Kafka is widely regarded as one of major authors of 20th-century literature. His works mainly contain elements like realism and mes of alienation, existential anxiety, guilt, and absurdity.

He h written and developed several books, some of which even published after his death. Many of his works have left an impact on society too. Here are some of his best works listed below which you must re.

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Trial

A pure psychological thriller Trial offers you a dark glimpse of life as unexpected events. author takes us into dark abyss of human mind with all its twists and turns and creativity of his writing. story revolves around Joseph K after he wakes up one morning and finds that he is accused of a crime he did not commit.

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Metamorphosis

book Metamorphosis as title suggests is about sudden change and how one comes to terms with same. novel revolves around main protagonist waking up one fine day to discover that he is a large insect. This story is always considered to be one of Kafka’s best for simple reason which is it underscores fact that our hidden inner desires continue to shape our lives.

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Castle

Often reviled as an anti-establishment book, Castle was neverless published posthumously and manages to showcase Kafka at his creative best. book revolves around a man trying to get into a castle and being unable to get around authorities trying to prevent him from doing so. book, even though it is simple, still manages to carry reers based merely on Kafka’s prose and his creativity.

Letter to His Far

It is known for many of his fans that Franz Kafka h a troubled relationship with his far whom he h always viewed as an authoritarian figure. book Letter to his Far is more of private correspondence between him and his far where he shares about ir troubled relationship. One can see that Kafka’s far h a strong impact on Kafka and his resultant works.

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12:23 IST, January 20th 2020