Description: A masterful new translation by Michael Hofmann of some of Kafka's most fantastical and visionary short fiction
Brief description: Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. His major novels include The Trial, The Castle, and Amerika.
Review Quotes: Of course I owe much to Kafka. I admire him, as I suppose all reasonable people do.--Jorge Luis Borges