Is That Kafka? 99 Finds ... Is A Book That Doubles As A Museum

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Honored guests at this banquet!
It is true that I have a set
a world record, but if you

were to ask me how I achieved it,
I would be unable to answer you
to your satisfaction. 

You see, I actually cannot swim at all.

I have always wanted to learn,
but I have never found
the opportunity.

So how did it happen that 

my fatherland sent me 

to the Olympiad? 

That is exactly the question

that concerns me, too.

Franz Kafka

 This is an excerpt of an incomplete 
 Kafka story included as one of
 ninety-nine items presented 
 in  Kurt Beals' new book.

"Find #13" answers the question
 What color are Kafka's eyes?

 Unfortunately, five different 
 answers are given by people 
 who,  in fact, actually
 knew the man.

 However, the question
 What was Kafka's favorite song
 is answered in an exhibited
 postcard written to 
 his "little sister."

 His favorite song is 
"Now Farewell, You Little Alley."  

 Mr. Beals has also authored 
 a three-volume biography 
 of Franz Kafka.   

 The excerpt at the top of this page 
 was given a title by Beals: Kafka Dreams of an Olympian Victory.

The next GoFather/KAFKA page is  here. 

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