Franz Kafka date of birth:
July 3, 1883
How old was Franz Kafka when died?
40
Where was Franz Kafka born?
Prague, Czech Republic
When did Franz Kafka die?
June 3, 1924
Where did Franz Kafka die?
Kierling, part of Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria, Austria
Why did Franz Kafka die?
Laryngeal tuberculosis (and starvation)
How tall is Franz Kafka?
5' 11¾" (182 cm)
Franz Kafka body shape:
Average
What color is Franz Kafka's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Franz Kafka gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Franz Kafka?
Jewish
What is Franz Kafka's ethnicity?
White
What is Franz Kafka nationality?
Czech
Where did Franz Kafka go to university?
Charles-Ferdinand University
What is Franz Kafka's occupation?
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Insurance Officer
Franz Kafka claim to fame:
Die Verwandlung" ("The Metamorphosis"); Der Process (The Trial); "Das Urteil" ("The Judgment"); Das Schloss (The Castle); Betrachtung (Contemplation); Ein Hungerkünstler (A Hunger Artist); Briefe an Felice (Letters to Felice)
Who is Franz Kafka's father?
Hermann Kafka
Who is Franz Kafka's mother?
Julie Löwy, Valerie Kafka
Franz Kafka sister(s):
Gabrielle Kafka
Short Biography
Franz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-language writer of novels and short stories, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th century literature. His work, which fused elements of realism and the fantastic, typically featured isolated protagonists faced by bizarre or surrealistic predicaments and incomprehensible social-bureaucratic powers, and has been interpreted as exploring themes of alienation, existential anxiety, guilt, and absurdity. His best known works include "Die Verwandlung" ("The Metamorphosis"), Der Process (The Trial), and Das Schloss (The Castle). The term Kafkaesque has entered the English language to describe situations like those in his writing.