Prize winners inspired by Kafka

Arts 09 Nov 10 The winners of the 'Think Kafka' competition were invited to celebrate their success by the German Department and the Oxford Kafka Research Centre. The competition formed part of the German Embassy's 'Think German' campaign and was supported by a generous donation from the journal German Life and Letters . It was open to all pupils who have started a course in German at a school in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Participants were asked to submit work inspired by the stories of German writer Franz Kafka. Prizes including copies of Kafka's short stories were awarded for the best translations of Kafka stories ( Die Sorge des Hausvaters or Die Prüfung ); for the best essay on a Kafka story ( In der Strafkolonie or Ein Bericht für eine Akademie ); and for the best creative response to a Kafka story ( Eine Kreuzung or Ein Kommentar (Gib's auf!) ). Twelve entrants received awards. Professor Ritchie Robertson - an international expert on the writings of Franz Kafka who was one of the judges - commented that "the number and quality of entries was gratifying" and the work was "very enjoyable to read".