Kafka's handwritten letter of despair, stating 'unable to write again', to be auctioned on the 100th anniversary of his death

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On June 28, 2024, the German writer Franz Kafka's handwritten letter in German from 1920 will be auctioned, where he expressed feeling unable to write again. Kafka, known for works like 'The Metamorphosis,' 'The Trial,' and 'The Castle,' passed away in 1924 at the age of 40. The letter, addressed to a publisher, reveals Kafka's struggles and despair about his writing. Despite his despondence in the letter, Kafka later went on to write 'The Castle' and 'The Hunger Artist,' showcasing moments of renewed creativity before his death at 40.

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