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'''Franz Kafka''' was a German-language surrealist writer from [[Prague]].
 
'''Franz Kafka''' was a German-language surrealist writer from [[Prague]].
  
Due to vividly expressed anxiety, alienation, and powerlessness of the individual in his short stories, the term ''Kafkaesque'' is used to a description for when something is marked by both an illogical and nightmarishly complexity although Kafkaesque has been criticized for being overused.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/18/kafkaesque-a-word-so-overused-it-has-lost-all-meaning|title=Kafkaesque: a word so overused it has lost all meaning?|author=The Guardian|date=May 18, 2016}}</ref>
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== History ==
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Due to vividly expressed anxiety, alienation, and powerlessness of the individual in his short stories, the term '''''Kafkaesque''''' is used as a description of both an illogical and nightmarishly complexity although Kafkaesque is criticized for being overused.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/18/kafkaesque-a-word-so-overused-it-has-lost-all-meaning|title=Kafkaesque: a word so overused it has lost all meaning?|author=The Guardian|date=May 18, 2016}}</ref>
  
== History ==
 
 
He is the namesake of [[Café Kafka]] in [[Springfield]].<ref>"[[Little Girl in the Big Ten]]"</ref>
 
He is the namesake of [[Café Kafka]] in [[Springfield]].<ref>"[[Little Girl in the Big Ten]]"</ref>
  
[[Lisa]] loudly accuses [[Judge Snyder]]'s ruling to be Kafkaesque.<ref>"[[Orange Is the New Yellow]]"</ref>
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[[Lisa]] loudly accuses [[Judge Snyder]] of being Kafkaesque in his ruling.<ref>"[[Orange Is the New Yellow]]"</ref>
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Suspended teachers are not allowed to refer to the experience at the [[Teacher Holding Facility]] as either Kafkaesque or {{W|Orwellian}}.<ref>"[[The Ned-liest Catch]]"</ref>
  
 
== Non-canon ==
 
== Non-canon ==
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[[Sideshow Mel]] read his works after he was fired.<ref>"[[All Fired Up]]"</ref>
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[[Sideshow Mel]] reads Kafka's works after he was fired.<ref>''[[All Fired Up]]''</ref>
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== Behind the Laughter ==
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Due to vividly expressed anxiety, alienation, and powerlessness of the individual in his short stories, the term '''''Kafkaesque''''' is used as a description of both an illogical and nightmarishly complexity although Kafkaesque is criticized for being overused.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/18/kafkaesque-a-word-so-overused-it-has-lost-all-meaning|title=Kafkaesque: a word so overused it has lost all meaning?|author=The Guardian|date=May 18, 2016}}</ref>
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
*{{ep|Little Girl in the Big Ten|(referenced)}}
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*{{ep|Little Girl in the Big Ten|([[Café Kafka]])}}
*{{ep|Orange Is the New Yellow|(referenced)}}
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*{{ep|Orange Is the New Yellow|(mentioned)}}
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*{{ep|The Ned-liest Catch|(referenced)}}
 
*{{bon|Metamorph Simpsons|(referenced)}}
 
*{{bon|Metamorph Simpsons|(referenced)}}
*{{bon|All Fired Up|(book of his works)}}
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*{{bon|All Fired Up|(book cover)}}
*{{bk|The Lisa Book|([[Lisa Simpson's DVD Shelf|DVD Shelf]])}}
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*{{bk|The Lisa Book|([[Kafka for Kids]])}}
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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{{Real-world deceased characters|authors=yes}}
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[[Category:Jewish characters]]
 
[[Category:Jewish characters]]
 
[[Category:Mentioned characters]]
 
[[Category:Mentioned characters]]

Latest revision as of 07:03, February 19, 2024

Franz Kafka
Kafka.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Deceased
Occupation: Writer
First appearance: All Fired Up


Franz Kafka was a German-language surrealist writer from Prague.

History[edit]

Due to vividly expressed anxiety, alienation, and powerlessness of the individual in his short stories, the term Kafkaesque is used as a description of both an illogical and nightmarishly complexity although Kafkaesque is criticized for being overused.[1]

He is the namesake of Café Kafka in Springfield.[2]

Lisa loudly accuses Judge Snyder of being Kafkaesque in his ruling.[3]

Suspended teachers are not allowed to refer to the experience at the Teacher Holding Facility as either Kafkaesque or Orwellian.[4]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.

Sideshow Mel reads Kafka's works after he was fired.[5]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Due to vividly expressed anxiety, alienation, and powerlessness of the individual in his short stories, the term Kafkaesque is used as a description of both an illogical and nightmarishly complexity although Kafkaesque is criticized for being overused.[6]

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]


External links[edit]