Body,Life,Creation:An Intertextual Interpretation of Kafka's Drawings and Writings
Franz Kafka is a remarkable writer.In fact,he can also be considered an exceptional painter,or he has attempted to be one to some degree.However,the attention,focus and research on Kafka as a painter is far from enough.Kafka once believed that his talent in drawing exceeded that in writing.Despite ultimately abandoning professional drawing,Kafka continued drawing frequently.His drawings are intricately related to his writings as they are completed with the same creative conception.Drawings are more visually arresting and easier to comprehend than words.Therefore,it is an effective and insightful approach to interpret Kafka's works with his drawings.Kafka has a special understanding and appreciation of the art of drawing,and often integrates it into his literary creations.His drawings and writings could be observed,perused,and interpreted in relation to each other,which not only enables people to understand him in a different light but also further enhances and broadens the comprehension and appreciation of his literary creations.