Letter to His Father by Franz Kafka (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Letter to His Father by Franz Kafka. It provides a thorough exploration of the text’s structure, context and main themes, including family relationships and personal identity. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 24-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of Franz Kafka
• Presentation of Letter to His Father
• Summary of Letter to His Father
• Context
  • Socioeconomic context
  • Biographical elements about Franz Kafka
  • Biographical elements about Hermann Kafka (the father)
• Analysis of Letter to His Father
  • The story of a letter that was never sent
  • Private correspondence, a plea or a literary text?
  • Kafka’s perception of the world

About Letter to His Father

Letter to His Father is a letter that Franz Kafka wrote to his father Hermann in 1919, in which he accuses him of being domineering and hypocritical, while at the same meticulously examining his own nature. Although it is not one of his best-known works, Letter to His Father showcases Kafka’s acute psychological insight and power of analysis, and is a valuable tool for the interpretation of the author’s other works.

About Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka was a German-language writer whose fiction reflects the alienation felt by many people in Europe and North America during the 20^th century, and deals with themes such as the power of social forces and the vain search for answers in an incomprehensible world. He wrote numerous novels and short stories, and his best-known works include The Metamorphosis, The Trial and The Castle. Although he was relatively little-known during his lifetime, his popularity increased after his death: his works are now widely read and studied, and he is generally considered to be one of the greatest writers of the 20^th century.