Letter to the Father
Brief an den Vater: Bilingual Edition (The Schocken Kafka Library)
Book • 1919
Franz Kafka's "Letter to His Father" is a deeply personal and emotionally charged account of his complex relationship with his father, Hermann.
Written in 1902 but not published until after Kafka's death, the letter reveals Kafka's feelings of inadequacy and his father's overwhelming presence in his life.
It explores themes of parental authority, filial resentment, and the struggle for self-discovery.
The letter's raw honesty and introspective nature offer a poignant exploration of the father-son dynamic and the lasting impact of parental influence.
It remains a powerful testament to the complexities of family relationships and the enduring search for understanding and acceptance.
Written in 1902 but not published until after Kafka's death, the letter reveals Kafka's feelings of inadequacy and his father's overwhelming presence in his life.
It explores themes of parental authority, filial resentment, and the struggle for self-discovery.
The letter's raw honesty and introspective nature offer a poignant exploration of the father-son dynamic and the lasting impact of parental influence.
It remains a powerful testament to the complexities of family relationships and the enduring search for understanding and acceptance.
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