A Hunger Artist

In 'A Hunger Artist,' Franz Kafka explores themes such as death, art, isolation, asceticism, spiritual poverty, futility, personal failure, and the corruption of human relationships.

The story follows a hunger artist who performs feats of prolonged fasting, but as public interest in his craft wanes, he becomes increasingly isolated and misunderstood.

Eventually, he joins a circus but is ignored by the public, leading to his tragic demise.

The story is a classic example of Kafka's style, delving into the tensions between art, authenticity, and the indifference of society.