Which sentence most accurately summarizes Kafka's experiences in life? Kafka experienced fame and fortune as a young writer in Prague, and spent the second half of his life in seclusion. Kafka experienced fame and fortune as a young writer in Prague, and spent the second half of his life in seclusion. Kafka was a distinguished and respected author during Shakespeare's lifetime, and his works continue to be relevant today. Kafka was a distinguished and respected author during Shakespeare's lifetime, and his works continue to be relevant today. Kafka experienced many challenges in his short life, and died before achieving wide recognition for his writing abilities. Kafka experienced many challenges in his short life, and died before achieving wide recognition for his writing abilities. Kafka struggled with mental and physical illness, which limited his ability to write and influence others.