Kafka franz

1954 · 920T50 — Paris: Bernard Grasset 1954. Paperback. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A smart translated edition of the diaries of German-language writer Franz Kafka here translated into French and inscribed by the translator. French. Inscribed and signed by the translator to the half-title which roughly translates as: "To you dear Philip who will so easily dive into the burning waters of this book. With all my love Marthe. November 1954." With a portrait frontispiece. The diaries of Franz Kafka a German-language novelist and writer from Prague widely regarded as one of the major figures of twentieth-century literature. Written between 1910 and 1923 these entries include casual observations details of daily life reflections on philosophical ideas accounts of dreams and ideas for stories. Translated by Marthe Robert a French essayist and translator. In the original paper binding. Externally smart with bumping and light chipping to the extremities. Light sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. A 1.5" closed tear to the tail of the front joint with two small closed tears to the head of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. Translator's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Good Bernard Grasset paperback