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First Kafka Experience
- Ross Benjamin vividly remembers first reading Kafka in high school with friends.
- They read aloud from "The Trial" and "The Castle", borrowed from the library.
Kafka's Real Life
- Kafka's life is crucial to understanding his works, especially his job in insurance.
- He wasn't isolated but held a high-level position with doctorate in law interacting with colleagues.
Kafka's Style
- Kafka's writing style is diverse, from complex sentences to concise aphorisms.
- He uses local vocabulary, plays with rhythms, and masters both brevity and detailed descriptions.