Franz Kafka in context
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Accessible essays place Kafka in historical, political and cultural context, providing new and often unexpected perspectives on his works.
La Littérature en Contexte Séries
Cette série plonge dans la vie et l'œuvre d'importantes figures littéraires mondiales. Chaque volume présente des essais perspicaces d'universitaires de premier plan, éclairant les influences culturelles, politiques et sociales cruciales qui ont façonné la production de chaque auteur. Elle explore les détails biographiques, les inspirations littéraires et les histoires de publication, offrant aux lecteurs une compréhension complète des contextes qui ont donné naissance à des chefs-d'œuvre intemporels. C'est une ressource idéale pour quiconque cherche à approfondir son appréciation de l'histoire littéraire par une perspective contextuelle.
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