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Kafka: The Early Years,Used
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The eagerly anticipated final volume of the awardwinning, definitive biography of Franz KafkaHow did Kafka become Kafka? This eagerly anticipated third and final volume of Reiner Stach's definitive biography of the writer answers that question with more facts and insight than ever before, describing the complex personal, political, and cultural circumstances that shaped the young Franz Kafka (18831924). It tells the story of the years from his birth in Prague to the beginning of his professional and literary career in 1910, taking the reader up to just before the breakthrough that resulted in his first masterpieces, including "The Metamorphosis." Brimming with vivid and often startling details, Stachs narrative invites readers deep inside this neglected period of Kafkas life. The books richly atmospheric portrait of his German Jewish merchant family and his education, psychological development, and sexual maturation draws on numerous sources, some still unpublished, including family letters, schoolmates memoirs, and early diaries of his close friend Max Brod.The biography also provides a colorful panorama of Kafkas wider world, especially the convoluted politics and culture of Prague. Before World War I, Kafka lived in a society at the threshold of modernity but torn by conflict, and Stach provides poignant details of how the adolescent Kafka witnessed violent outbreaks of antiSemitism and nationalism. The reader also learns how he developed a passionate interest in new technologies, particularly movies and airplanes, and why another interesthis predilection for the backtonature movementstemmed from his nervous surroundings rather than personal eccentricity.The crowning volume to a masterly biography, this is an unmatched account of how a boy who grew up in an old Central European monarchy became a writer who helped create modern literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Kafka: The Early Years'? A: The book focuses on the formative years of Franz Kafka, exploring the personal, political, and cultural factors that shaped his early life and writing career.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Reiner Stach, who is known for his comprehensive and detailed account of Kafka's life.
- Q: What time period does this volume cover? A: This volume covers Kafka's life from his birth in 1883 until the beginning of his literary career in 1910.
- Q: How many pages does 'Kafka: The Early Years' have? A: The book contains 584 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Kafka? A: Yes, this biography provides a thorough overview of Kafka's early life and context, making it accessible to new readers as well as those familiar with his work.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Kafka: The Early Years' published? A: The book was published on November 8, 2016.
- Q: Does the biography include primary sources? A: Yes, it draws on numerous sources, including family letters and memoirs of Kafka's contemporaries, which enrich the narrative.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes such as Kafka's family background, education, psychological development, and the socio-political environment of Prague during his youth.
- Q: Is the book part of a series? A: Yes, this volume is the final part of a definitive biography series on Franz Kafka by Reiner Stach.