Ocupation: Writer
Life: July 3, 1883 - June 3, 1924
Birthday: July 3
Death: June 3
German is my mother tongue and as such more natural to me, but I consider Czech much more affectionate, which is why your letter removes several uncertainties; I see you more clearly, the movements of your body, your hands, so quick, so resolute, it’s almost like a meeting.
source: Franz Kafka (2013). “Letters to Milena”, p.26, Schocken
topic: Mother, Hands, Movement, Mother Tongue, Czech