<p>In honour of the centenary of the death of Franz Kafka, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Eleanor Wachtel revisits her 2005 conversation with one of his biographers, Nicholas Murray. </p>

In honour of the centenary of the death of Franz Kafka, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Eleanor Wachtel revisits her 2005 conversation with one of his biographers, Nicholas Murray.

Biographer Nicholas Murray reflects on Kafka's life — this month is the 100th anniversary of his death

<p>When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.</p>

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When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.

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Biographer Nicholas Murray reflects on Kafka's life — this month is the 100th anniversary of his death

Biographer Nicholas Murray reflects on Kafka's life — this month is the 100th anniversary of his death

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