CONVERSATIONS WITH KAFKA

by Gustav Janouch ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 1, 1953

These conversations with the famous Czech writer who died in 1924 were noted down by this young admirer in Prague in 1921 when they took place. At the time, Janouch was a struggling young writer, and Kafka was at the peak of his powers though generally not recognized as a great artist. This is an authentic transcript of Kafka's ideas and perceptions at that period on many subjects- literature, art, the Jews, Czechoslovakia, Zionism, the Russian Revolution. Many of these ideas are profound, some witty, and the prophetic nature of some of his observations cannot fail to interest and impress. Janouch seems to have caught the very personal sound of Kafka's conversations, at once poignant, pessimistic, tender and humane. And for a defined and dedicated following, this short record has a special value.

Pub Date: July 1, 1953

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Frederick Praeger

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 1953

Categories: NONFICTION