Franz Kafka By: Patrick Cannon
Early Life Born 3 ,1883 in Prague, the capital of what is now Czech Republic Died June 3, 1924 in Austria His family was fairly wealthy (German speaking, Jewish family) Mother (Julie)(home maker) , Father (Hermann)(business man retailing clothes) 2 younger brothers (Georg, Henrik) 3 sisters (later died in Nazi death camps) Gabriele, Ottilie, Valerie
Cont. Kafka’s father had a quick temper and did not support his sons ideas. Kafka also believed that his personal struggles in his life came from his confrontation's with his dad. Mother did understand his dreams of being a writer.
Education He was very smart. (academically successful) Attended Charles Ferdinand University of Prague Studied law 1906 Fun fact: Unpaid service as law clerk for the civil and criminal courts.
Family/Life Accident Insurance Institute for the Kingdom of Bohemia Employee(was easy to socialize with, hardworking) Married Dora Dymant Lived in Berlin Early 1900s Battled his illness (tuberculosis)
Notable Works The Metamorphosis The Trial The Judgement The Castle Contemplation A Hunger Artist
Most Notable Piece The Metamorphosis He wrote this story about his life.