ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka was a person who lived a long time ago and wrote stories. He lived in a place called Prague, which is a city in Europe.

The stories he wrote were about people who felt like something was wrong in their lives, but they couldn't quite put their finger on what it was. They often felt scared, powerless, and like they were trapped in their own thoughts.

Kafka's stories were often very strange and didn't follow the usual rules of storytelling. They sometimes had characters that were animals or people turning into insects. But, even with all the strange things happening, they still felt very real and relatable to people who read them.

Now, a lot of people like to read Kafka's stories because they feel like they understand what he was trying to say about the world and how it can be a confusing and scary place sometimes. Even though he lived many years ago, his stories still help people understand their own feelings and thoughts.