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Letter to His Father
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ISBN13: 9781918305388
Publisher: Lost Book Project
Published: Oct 29 2025
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letter to His Father (Brief an den Vater, 1919) by Franz Kafka is one of the most revealing autobiographical letters in twentieth-century literature. This powerful existential classic exposes the deep conflict between father and son, capturing the tension, guilt, and emotional paralysis that shaped Kafka's life and work. Written in 1919 but never sent, the letter stands as a key document in German modernism and remains one of the most important psychological memoirs of the modern era.
In this English translation, readers encounter Kafka's precise and penetrating analysis of family trauma and personal alienation. The letter unfolds as a study of psychological conflict, exploring the crushing weight of paternal authority and the fragile struggle for individuality. Those familiar with The Metamorphosis, The Trial, or The Castle will recognize the same sense of powerlessness and existential dread, here rendered with complete honesty and without the veil of fiction.
This edition of Letter to His Father is essential reading for anyone interested in European literature of the early twentieth century, modernist classics, or the psychology of family relationships. It will appeal to readers who study literary analysis, autobiographical writing, and philosophical fiction, as well as those exploring introspective memoirs and psychoanalytic literature. A cornerstone of modern European literature, this work provides an intimate look into the mind of the author of The Metamorphosis and reveals the origins of the existential questions that define Franz Kafka's enduring legacy.
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