A Cage Went in Search of a Bird

This collection features ten newly commissioned short stories by acclaimed writers, inspired by the work of Franz Kafka to mark the centenary of his death. The tales explore themes of absurdity, technology, and human experience, ranging from AI-driven societies to bureaucratic nightmares and collective panic. Through a variety of tones—mind-bending, humorous, unsettling, and haunting—the stories reflect on the enduring relevance of Kafka’s imagination in contemporary life.