Franz Kafka
5
Book Series
48
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "The Judgement" (1912)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Popular choice - Start with "The Stoker" (1913)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Zürau Aphorisms" (1931)
Publication Order of Collections
Popular choice - Start with "Meditation" (1913)
About the Author
Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian author famously known for his book The Metamorphosis (1916) and books published posthumously such as The Trial (1925), which often focused on troubled people in a spine-chilling unbiased world. He was fluent in Czech and later learned some knowledge of French culture and language from Flaubert, one of his favorite authors. Franz Kafka attended Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague, where he studied chemistry but later switched to law. This opened him to a wide range of career opportunities, which made his father happy and allowed the author to take lessons in German language and art history. At the university, he joined a club that organized readings and literary events. At the university, he met Felix Weltisch and Max Brod, who became close frie. Franz Kafka is the author of over 48 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Franz Kafka has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
12 books
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The Judgement Join the adventure in 'The Judgement' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Franz Kafka.(1912) ⭐ Start here
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The Metamorphosis Join the adventure in 'The Metamorphosis' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Franz Kafka.(1915) ⭐ Start here
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Unhappiness The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Unhappiness', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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A Report to an Academy Join the adventure in 'A Report to an Academy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Franz Kafka.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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Before the Law In 'Before the Law', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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Jackals and Arabs In 'Jackals and Arabs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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A Little Fable In 'A Little Fable', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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The Great Wall of China In 'The Great Wall of China', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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The Hunter Gracchus 'The Hunter Gracchus' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1920) ⭐ Start here
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The Trial In 'The Trial', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1925) ⭐ Start here
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The Castle 'The Castle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1926) ⭐ Start here
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Amerika The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Amerika', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(1927) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
6 books
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The Stoker The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Stoker', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(1913)
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A Country Doctor The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'A Country Doctor', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(1919)
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In the Penal Colony 'In the Penal Colony' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1919)
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A Hunger Artist Experience the magic of 'A Hunger Artist' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1920)
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Investigations of a Dog 'Investigations of a Dog' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Franz Kafka.(1922)
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The Burrow Join the adventure in 'The Burrow' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Franz Kafka.(1923)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books
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The Zürau Aphorisms Experience the magic of 'The Zürau Aphorisms' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1931)
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Letter to His Father 'Letter to His Father' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1952)
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Letters to Milena Experience the magic of 'Letters to Milena' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1952)
Publication Order of Collections
11 books
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Meditation In 'Meditation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1913)
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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories In 'The Metamorphosis and Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1949)
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Diaries, 1910-1923 'Diaries, 1910-1923' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1949)
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Selected Short Stories 'Selected Short Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1952)
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Parables and Paradoxes 'Parables and Paradoxes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1961)
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The Complete Stories 'The Complete Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1976)
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Stories 1904-1924 Join the adventure in 'Stories 1904-1924' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Franz Kafka.(1981)
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Best Short Stories The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Best Short Stories', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(1997)
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The Unhappiness of Being a Single Man The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'The Unhappiness of Being a Single Man', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(2018)
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He, the Shorter Writings of Franz Kafka 'He, the Shorter Writings of Franz Kafka' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(2020)
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The Lost Writings The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'The Lost Writings', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(2020)
Publication Order of Anthologies
16 books
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Na Colônia Penal 'Na Colônia Penal' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(1918)
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The Book of Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Book of Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Franz Kafka.(1940)
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Shape Shifters: Fantasy and Science Fiction Tales About Humans Who Can Change Their Shapes Epic fantasy awaits in 'Shape Shifters: Fantasy and Science Fiction Tales About Humans Who Can Change Their Shapes', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Franz Kafka.(1978)
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The Penguin Book of Horror Stories Experience the magic of 'The Penguin Book of Horror Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1984)
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Magical Realist Fiction 'Magical Realist Fiction' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Franz Kafka.(1984)
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The Little Book of Horrors: Tiny Tales of Terror The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Little Book of Horrors: Tiny Tales of Terror', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(1992)
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The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces In 'The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1992)
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The Picador Book of Crime Writing 'The Picador Book of Crime Writing' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Franz Kafka.(1993)
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40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology Experience the magic of '40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2000)
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The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories 'The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(2010)
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Fathers: A Literary Anthology The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Fathers: A Literary Anthology', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(2011)
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50 Classic Novellas The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with '50 Classic Novellas', another thrilling entry from Franz Kafka.(2011)
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The Big Book of Classic Horror, Fantasy & Science Fiction Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Big Book of Classic Horror, Fantasy & Science Fiction', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Franz Kafka.(2013)
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Flash Fiction International Experience the magic of 'Flash Fiction International' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2015)
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Great German Short Stories 'Great German Short Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Franz Kafka has created.(2018)
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Writers: Their Lives and Works In 'Writers: Their Lives and Works', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Franz Kafka?
Franz Kafka is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 48 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Franz Kafka book series to start with?
For readers new to Franz Kafka's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 12 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Franz Kafka's writing.
Q: How many books has Franz Kafka written?
Franz Kafka has written over 48 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.