Award-winning translator Ross Benjamin and BISR scholars discuss Kafka's literature, translation challenges, call centers mirroring surreal bureaucracy, reading unfinished texts, and more. Delving into anxiety, Kafka's writing process, and the responsibilities of translators.

Translator Ross Benjamin discusses Kafka's diaries, exploring the aesthetics, messy creative process, and theatrical influence on his work. The chapter celebrates the diaries' centennial, delves into film adaptations, and the beauty of the German language. Benjamin shares insights on completing the translation project and facing publishing challenges.