FAQ About Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka's life greatly influenced his writing. He was born into a middle-class, German-speaking Jewish family in Prague, experiencing feelings of isolation and marginalization because of his cultural and religious background. Kafka's tumultuous relationship with his authoritarian father is reflected in the themes of authority and alienation prevalent in his works. His professional experience in insurance exposed him to the bureaucratic systems that often appear in his stories, providing fertile ground for his exploration of dehumanizing bureaucracies and existential dread.