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Kafka Was the Rage: A Greenwich Village Memoir by Anatole Broyard is a posthumously published 1993 memoir that recounts his life in late 1940s Greenwich Village. After returning from World War II, Broyard immerses himself in the bohemian scene, detailing his relationships and the burgeoning artistic and intellectual movements of the era. He highlights the period's optimism and creative promise, mingled with the complexities of love and cultural shifts he experienced firsthand. The book includes depictions of intimate relationships and the impact of wartime experiences.