Who was Franz Kafka and what were some of his famous works of literature?

Franz Kafka was a Czech-German writer who is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Born in Prague in 1883, Kafka wrote novels and short stories that explored themes of isolation, alienation, and bureaucracy, often using surreal and absurdist elements to convey his ideas.

Some of Kafka's most famous works include The Metamorphosis, a novella in which a man wakes up to find he has been transformed into an insect; The Trial, a novel about a man who is arrested and put on trial for an unspecified crime; and The Castle, a novel about a land surveyor who is sent to a remote village to perform a job but encounters various obstacles and frustrations.

Kafka's writing style and themes have had a significant impact on modern literature and existentialism, influencing authors such as Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre.