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Fiction and the Fantastic: Stories by Franz Kafka

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Unraveling the Life Behind the Literary Legend

This chapter explores the influences of a Jewish upbringing in Prague on a renowned writer's work and life. It also discusses a recent biography that clarifies the truths and myths surrounding the writer's experiences, reflecting on their meticulous career in the Workers' Accident Insurance Institute.

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