Kafka

Kafka was born in Prague, Czech Republic on June 3rd 1883 to a German speaking Jewish family. His parents were Herman and Julie Kafka. He was the oldest of six children. Later in life he studied at the Charles University of Prague. At Charles University he first started studying chemistry but he then switched to studying law. In college he was a part of a literary club that would organize literary events. In 1906 completed studies and received a Doctorate of Law.

 

After graduating college he was hired to a well acclaimed insurance company called Assicurazioni Generali. Though this job did not let him focus on his writing which was what was really important to him. He then worked for another insurance company throughout his career. Literature was his passion, as he and his close friends Max Brod and Felix Weltsch collaborated on different literary works. Throughout the years he also was a part of an asbestos factory called Prager Asbestwerke Hermann and Co. which he dedicated much of his time.

 

Kafka's works have proved to have an impact on others. Much of his literature is open ended meaning that it can have many different interpretations. His work is interesting or to some people frustrating to analyze because it is so broad no one really knows the true interpretation. Some of his works include The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle. This method of writing has sense become more popular form of writing.

 

Kafka began to suffer from tuberculosis in 1917. Though he concealed this sickness in fear of being perceived differently by the general public.  Throughout his life he suffered from depression, anxiety, insomnia, and many other defections. When his tuberculosis worsened he went back to Prague in hope of some much needed treatment though nothing seemed to work and he died in same place he was born on June 3rd, 1924. 

Works Cited: 

Nervi, Mauro. "The Kafka Project." The Kafka Project. N.p., 18 Oct. 2011. Web. 18 Mar. 2014.
"Franz Kafka Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 12 Dec.2006. Web. 19 Mar. 2014.