Kafka: A Concise Biography (1999)

Czech-born German-speaking writer Franz Kafka wrote a myriad novels and short stories that explored both interpersonal issues of his own as well as issues of society and politics. His relationship with his father and his interest in the social issues of the day were major influences on his work. Insightful and intuitive, Kafka remains one of the most important writers in modern literature. Kafka's use of combinations of different literary vehicles in his work mark him as one of the most unique authors in history.