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Letter to His Father

Franz Kafka
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Letter to His Father

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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Franz Kafka

Letter to His Father

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

127

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Biography

Philosophy
Setting

Prague • 1910s

Topic
Philosophy

World History
Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In the letter to his father, Franz Kafka candidly addresses the complex relationship he shared with his father. Kafka articulates his feelings of inadequacy, fear, and misunderstanding, laying bare the emotional challenges he experienced. He provides insight into his personal struggles, seeking reconciliation and understanding within this pivotal familial bond.

Emotional

Contemplative

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

48,819 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Franz Kafka's Letter to His Father offers a raw and intimate exploration of his complex paternal relationship. Praised for its emotional depth and honesty, the text provides insight into Kafka's psyche and literary influences. However, some critics find its repetitive nature challenging and its tone occasionally overly self-pitying. Overall, it is a compelling look at familial ties.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Letter to His Father?

A reader who appreciates introspective literature and complex family dynamics would enjoy Kafka's Letter to His Father. Ideal for fans of Catcher in the Rye and The Glass Castle, it appeals to those interested in psychological exploration and emotional depth.

4.3

48,819 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

127

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Biography

Philosophy
Setting

Prague • 1910s

Topic
Philosophy

World History
Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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