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Podcast: The Colin McEnroe Show
Episode: Kafka and his legacy, 100 years after his death
Description: Franz Kafka died 100 years ago last month, but his work is still very much alive today in literature classes and, surprisingly, on social media. This hour, we look at Kafka’s life and legacy, discuss the “Kafkaesque,” and investigate why the author resonates so much today. Plus, we revisit his most famous work, “The Metamorphosis,” and talk with a zoologist about the idea of turning into an insect. GUESTS: Benjamin Balint: Author of Kafka’s Last Trial; his new book is Bruno Schulz: An Artist, A Murder, and the Hijacking of History Tim Coulson: P...