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Conversations with Kafka (New Directions Paperbook),New
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A literary gem a portrait from life of Franz Kafka now with an ardent preface by Francine Prose, avowed fan of Janouchs odd and beautiful book. Gustav Janouch met Franz Kafka, the celebrated author of The Metamorphosis, as a seventeenyearold fledgling poet. As Francine Prose notes in her wonderful preface, they fell into the habit of taking long strolls through the city, strolls on which Kafka seems to have said many amazing, incisive, literary, and per things to his companion and interlocutor, the teenage Boswell of Prague. Crossing a windswept square, apropos of something or other, Kafka tells Janouch, Life is infinitely great and profound as the immensity of the stars above us. One can only look at it through the narrow keyhole of ones personal experience. But through it one perceives more than one can see. So above all one must keep the keyhole clean.They talk about writing (Kafkas own, but also that of his favorite writers: Poe, Kleist, and Rimbaud, who transforms vowels into colors) as well as technology, film, crime, Darwinism, Chinese philosophy, carpentry, insomnia, street fights, Hindu scripture, art, suicide, and prayer. Prayer, Kafka notes, brings its infinite radiance to bed in the frail little cradle of ones own existence.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Conversations with Kafka'? A: 'Conversations with Kafka' explores the profound thoughts and experiences shared between Franz Kafka and Gustav Janouch, covering topics like writing, philosophy, and personal introspection.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Conversations with Kafka'? A: The book is authored by Gustav Janouch, who had personal interactions with Franz Kafka during his youth.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style in this book? A: The writing style is reflective and conversational, capturing the essence of Kafka's thoughts as shared with Janouch, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
- Q: How many pages does 'Conversations with Kafka' have? A: 'Conversations with Kafka' contains a total of 228 pages.
- Q: When was 'Conversations with Kafka' published? A: 'Conversations with Kafka' was published on January 26, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Conversations with Kafka' available in different formats? A: This edition of 'Conversations with Kafka' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: What edition of 'Conversations with Kafka' is this? A: This is the second edition of 'Conversations with Kafka'.
- Q: Does this book include any additional content or features? A: The book does not specify additional features; it primarily focuses on the dialogue between Kafka and Janouch.
- Q: Is there a preface in 'Conversations with Kafka'? A: Yes, the book includes a preface by Francine Prose, who provides context and insight into the significance of the conversations.