Kafka: His Mind and Art

Kafka: His Mind and Art, published in 1949, provides an in-depth analysis of Kafka's literature, highlighting its shortcomings and their impact on his vogue. It explores a new aspect of Kafka, discusses the secret key, and argues that the expressionist movement was not solely religious but also arose from dissatisfaction with society and current art and literature. It is a valuable historical document for students of literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1949, Kafka: His Mind and Art delves into an extensive analysis of Kafka's literature, shedding light on its perceived shortcomings and their impact on his vogue. The book proceeds with an introduction that provides a comprehensive overview of Kafka's life and work. In Chapter 2, the author introduces a fresh perspective on Kafka, which, following the biographical chapter, is explored in depth for the subsequent two chapters. Up to this point, the treatment does not rely on a specific key, but in Chapters 6 and 7, the secret key is discussed. To prevent confusion and unnecessary complexities, the discussion of the key and its implications is postponed until more conventional ground has been covered.

The author contends that it is appropriate to acknowledge that the expressionist movement was not solely religious but rather stemmed from a dissatisfaction with a stagnant and lifeless society, as well as with prevailing artistic and literary modes. Furthermore, Kafka refrained from explicitly associating himself with any of the three or four factions within the movement, at least in his work. This book holds significant historical value for students of literature.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032610948