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omorrow marks 100 years since Franz Kafka’s death. To commemorate, one can read his works, visit exhibitions like the one in Oxford displaying his personal artifacts, or simply wait for the term “Kafkaesque” to pop into their minds amid bureaucratic tussles. The exhibition “Kafka: Making of an Icon” in Oxford offers a chilling glimpse into the author’s genius and relevance even in modern times. Kafka’s name and spirit permeate recent news stories, highlighting his enduring influence. From being associated with disciplinary processes to appearing in unexpected places like a shrine for a Russian opposition leader, Kafka’s legacy is ever-present. Despite dying young and relatively unknown, Kafka’s name has become a powerful shorthand, invoking a sense of connection and understanding.
Kafka’s legacy lives on in our surreal world | Rachel Cooke
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