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Hello!

I am interested in reading some of Kafka's work, mostly so that I will better understand references to him/his writing in other books that I read. I'm really not sure where to start or what would give me the best idea of his writing style/message/approach/personality. I'm considering the Metamorphosis, Amerika, and The Castle. Thoughts?

Thanks for your input!

Elizabeth

Elizabeth, my advice is that you should read: the metamorphosis, the trial, the castle and letters to my father; to begin to understand Kafka, in that order.

Thank you! This is great advice. I have added The Trial to my list, and we'll see where that takes me!

Marco wrote: "Elizabeth, my advice is that you should read: the metamorphosis, the trial, the castle and letters to my father; to begin to understand Kafka, in that order."

I would recommend that you start with Kafka's breakthrough story - The Judgment, then Metamorphosis, then Rpt to an Academy & Investigations of a Dog,
and all these & more ++(3 excerpts from the Trial and The Castle - the best chapters!) are all in my translation:
Essential Kafka - Phillip Lundberg, Authorhouse, 2011
Letter to Father is not that important, Josephine the Songstress is the Last & very important story....

Phillip wrote: "I would recommend that you start with Kafka's breakthrough story - The Judgment, then Metamorphosis, then Rpt to an Academy & Investigations of a Dog,
and all these & more ++(3 excerpts from the Tr..."

Thanks Phillip! I will look into The Judgement. I'm also curious about your book, that's great! Cheers