German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. Known for fusing elements of realism and the fantast...
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German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. Known for fusing elements of realism and the fantastic, exploring themes of alienation, existential anxiety, guilt, and absurdity. Famous works include The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle. The term "Kafkaesque" is used to describe absurd situations.
