Kafka and the Doll
By Larissa Theule
Illustrated by Rebecca Green
Harry Hartog's review
Inspired by a true story, Kafka meets a little girl called Irma in the park, who has lost her beloved doll Soupsy. Usually, the first time kids go through grief is by losing their toys, their dear little friends, and I feel everyone can relate to the sadness and the longing that your little toy has gone on amazing adventures. Beautiful message and even more beautiful illustrations, this is a must for any budding literary genius. - Dee, Harry Hartog Macquarie
Description
Inspired by a true story, Kafka and the Doll recounts a remarkable gesture of kindness from one of the world's most bewildering and iconic writers. In the fall of 1923, Franz Kafka encountered a distraught little girl on a walk in the park. She'd lost her doll and was inconsolable. Kafka told her the doll wasn't lost, but instead, traveling the world and having grand adventures! And to reassure her, Kafka began delivering letters from the doll to the girl for weeks.
The legend of Kafka and the doll has captivated imaginations for decades as it reveals the playful and compassionate side of a man known for his dark and brooding tales. Kafka and the Doll is a testament to living life to the fullest and to the life-changing power of storytelling.
Based on a true story about Franz Kafka
Inspired by a true story, Kafka and the Doll recounts a remarkable gesture of kindness from one of the world's most bewildering and iconic writers. In the fall of 1923, Franz Kafka encountered a distraught little girl on a walk in the park. She'd lost her doll and was inconsolable. Kafka told her the doll wasn't lost, but instead, traveling the world and having grand adventures! And to reassure her, Kafka began delivering letters from the doll to the girl for weeks.
The legend of Kafka and the doll has captivated imaginations for decades as it reveals the playful and compassionate side of a man known for his dark and brooding tales. Kafka and the Doll is a testament to living life to the fullest and to the life-changing power of storytelling.
- ISBN:
- 9780593116326
- Format:
- Hardback
- Pages:
- 48
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Penguin USA
- Imprint:
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- Weight:
- 442 g