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Fiction and the Fantastic: Stories by Franz Kafka

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Kafka's Bureaucratic World and the Comedic Abyss

This chapter delves into the impact of Franz Kafka's profession as a clerk and his brief legal training on his literary style and themes. It also examines the relationship between Kafka and Max Brod, highlighting how their friendship influenced Kafka's legacy and added humor to his existential narratives.

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