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Franz Kafka: Genius plagued by self-doubt

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Melissa Aparicio
May 25, 2024

Franz Kafka died 100 years ago, but millions of readers worldwide are still captivated by his enigmatic stories. Who was this super talent? Why does he still have so many fans? And what does it mean when something is Kafkaesque?

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