Letter to His Father by Franz Kafka is a deeply emotional and personal letter in which Kafka addresses his father, Hermann Kafka, expressing his feelings of fear, resentment, and alienation. Written in 1919 but never sent, the letter reveals the profound impact his father’s authoritarian nature and harsh treatment had on Kafka’s development. It explores themes of guilt, self-doubt, and the struggle for identity, offering insight into the complex relationship between the two. The letter serves as a powerful reflection on the psychological effects of paternal authority and the search for self-acceptance.
