Franz Kafka was a prominent personality of the 20th century as a:

Correct Answer: Novelist

Franz Kafka was a renowned German-speaking novelist and short-story writer whose works became some of the most influential pieces of 20th-century literature. His novels and stories often explore themes of alienation, bureaucracy, and existential anxiety.

• Famous Works: The Trial, The Castle, and The Metamorphosis.
• Nationality: Born in Prague (then part of Austria-Hungary).
• Literary Style: Modernist and existential fiction.
• Correct Answer: Novelist.