Kafka and Cultural Zionism: Dates in PalestineKafka and Cultural Zionism is an illumination of the individual Jewish identity of this major modernist German author. Through a thorough examination of Kafka's life, his influences, and his writings, Iris Bruce makes a case for Kafka's interest in Zionism and demonstrates the presence of Jewish themes and motifs in Kafka's literary works. In recognizing this essential part of Kafka's individual voice, Bruce hopes to provide a new perspective on Kafka and his writings that allows the reader to find the humor, playfulness, rebelliousness, and challenge that can be overlooked if the reader expects to find a Kafka who is disengaged from his ethnic and cultural identity, as well as the politics of his age. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine |
Contents
Kafkas Jewish Prague 18831911 | 12 |
The Yiddish Theater 19101913 | 34 |
AntiSemitism and Zionist Activities 19111915 | 57 |
Forms of Cultural Renewal 19121917 | 85 |
Kafkas Cultural Zionism 19141917 | 113 |
AntiSemitism and SelfHatred 19161924 | 138 |
The Dream of Palestine 19171924 | 165 |
Conclusion | 200 |
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