When Franz Kafka began to publish, among the first reviews were the following: “A young author has appeared, he writes in the manner of Robert Walser.” "It's a bad career, but only a bad career can give light to the world." Franz Kafka about Simon Tanner The novel “The Tanner Family” (1907) by the famous Swiss writer Robert Walser (1878–1956) can be called an example of classical literature. This book is somewhat like a picaresque novel. Simon, her restless hero, wanders around the world, changes jobs, gains experience and life experiences. He tries to live in harmony not only with the people around him, but also with himself. However, Simon does not always succeed in this, and he has to resort to all sorts of tricks. Walser's works have been repeatedly filmed (including through animated films), several documentaries and feature films have been made about him, and his recognition throughout the world is growing year by year.