Franz Kafka: Unraveling the Human Psyche
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Early Life and Family Franz Kafka, an enigmatic literary figure, was born on July 3, 1881, in Prague, Bohemia. Raised in a middle-class Jewish family, he faced personal tragedies early on, with the loss of his two infant brothers. The dynamics with his parents were complex, and his strained relationship with his father, Hermann Kafka, left an indelible mark on his psyche, inspiring characters in his fictional works. Kafka's father passed away in 1931, followed by his mother, Julie, in 1934. Educational Pursuits Kafka's educational journey began at Deutsche Knabenschule elementary school and continued at Altstädter Deutsches Gymnasium, a secondary school where he navigated between German and Czech. He later attended Deutsche Karl-Ferdinands-Universität, studying law, German studies, and law history. Despite earning his law degree in 1906 and briefly working as a law clerk, Kafka's passion for writing led him to an insurance company before fully committing to his literary caree…