Max Brod was originally of Czech nationality. He was born in Prague, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and now is the capital of the Czech Republic. Brod's family was Jewish, and he was a prominent figure in the literary world, known for his association with Franz Kafka and his role in preserving and promoting Kafka's works after his death.
The Untold Tale of Max Brod: A Captivating Journey through the Life and Works of a Bohemian-Israeli Literary Legend