Jumia Books Letters To Milena by Franz Kafka

"Letters to Milena" is a collection of intimate letters written by Franz Kafka to Milena Jesenská between 1920 and 1923. Their correspondence began as a professional relationship when Milena translated Kafka’s work into Czech, but it quickly developed into a deep emotional and intellectual bond. The letters reveal Kafka’s intense emotions, struggles with illness and fear, and his complex reflections on love, loneliness, and creativity.

Kafka's letters are marked by a mix of longing, vulnerability, and philosophical insight. He often expresses his fears and anxieties but also his hope and reliance on Milena as a confidante. Their relationship was marked by distance and difficulty, as Milena was married and they lived in different countries, which added tension and longing to their connection. Though they met only twice in person, their letters serve as a profound record of their emotional and intellectual intimacy.