《I Am Indeed Closely Approaching Solitude》Author: [Austria] Franz Kafka Publisher: Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House

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Kafka began keeping a diary in 1910 and continued until 1923, a period when he was most prolific. Compared to his novels, his diaries reveal a more candid and liberated self, offering a glimpse into his unique and rich inner world.

This book collects Kafka's diaries from 1910 to 1913. During this period, he documented his conflicts with his father, his inner struggles between writing and work, his interest in Jewish history, and his acquaintance with his beloved Felice. It also reveals fragments of his inspiration, unfinished manuscripts, and his profound weakness and loneliness.

This edition is based on the German version compiled by Brod and features a classic translation by the renowned German translator Ji Jianmei. The text includes detailed annotations, index titles listed in the table of contents, and incorporates manuscripts and doodles, allowing readers to delve into Kafka's real life through an authoritative text.