A Country Doctor

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"A Country Doctor" is a short story written in 1919 by Franz Kafka. The plot follows a country doctor's hapless struggle to attend a sick young boy on a cold winter's night. A series of surreal events occur in the process, including the appearance of a mysterious groom in a pig shed. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

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Franz Kafka (1883-1924) remains one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in 20th-century literature. Born into a middle-class Jewish family in Prague, Kafka's life was marked by a profound sense of alienation and existential angst, themes that permeate his work. Despite his relatively short life and modest literary output, Kafka's unique narrative style and exploration of the absurdity of human existence have left an indelible mark on modern literature.Kafka's relationship with his domineering father profoundly impacted his psyche and writings, often reflecting themes of powerlessness and bureaucratic oppression. His works, characterized by their surreal, nightmarish quality, delve into the human condition's complexities, often portraying protagonists trapped in incomprehensible and hostile worlds.Controversially, Kafka instructed his close friend and confidant, Max Brod, to destroy all his unpublished manuscripts upon his death. Brod's decision to defy these wishes and publish Kafka's works posthumously ensured that masterpieces such as "The Trial" and "The Metamorphosis" reached a global audience, cementing Kafka's legacy.Kafka's influence extends far beyond literature; his exploration of existential dread and the absurd has resonated with existentialist philosophers and inspired countless contemporary writers, filmmakers, and artists. His revolutionary ideas about the individual's struggle against an indifferent and often hostile society continue to captivate and challenge readers, making Kafka a timeless and essential figure in the literary canon.

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