1. Franz Kafka
By: Patrick Cannon

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. Notable Works The Metamorphosis The Trial The Judgement The Castle
Contemplation
A Hunger Artist

7. Most Notable Piece The Metamorphosis
He wrote this story about his life.