The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis

by Franz Kafka
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 09/01/2025

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The story begins with the shocking transformation of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect-like creature. The novella primarily focuses on Gregor's struggles to adapt to his new physical form and the subsequent effects of his transformation on his relationships with his family.As the story progresses, Gregor becomes increasingly isolated and alienated from his family and society. His transformation serves as a metaphor for feelings of insignificance, alienation, and the dehumanizing impact of modern life. Kafka explores themes of identity, isolation, family dynamics, and the absurdity of human existence."The Metamorphosis" is known for its surreal and nightmarish atmosphere, blending elements of fantasy and realism. Kafka's writing style in the novella is characterized by precise and detailed descriptions, conveying a sense of both physical and psychological discomfort. The story unfolds with a sense of inevitability, emphasizing the emotional and psychological turmoil experienced by the protagonist.The novella has been interpreted in various ways, including as an examination of guilt, the consequences of societal expectations, and the human condition in a world that can be hostile and indifferent. Its open-ended nature and layers of symbolism have sparked extensive analysis and discussion among readers and scholars.

ISBN:
9789358398410
9789358398410
Category:
Adventure
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
09-01-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Zinc Read
Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka (1883 - 1924) is a Jewish Czech who wrote in German, and who ranks among the twentieth-century's most acclaimed writers. His works evoke the bewildering oppressiveness of modern life, of anxiety and alienation in a world that is largely unfeeling and unfamiliar.

Although most of his work was published posthumously, his body of work, including the novels 'The Trial' (1925) and 'The Castle' (1926) and the short stories including 'The Metamorphosis' (1915) and 'In the Penal Colony' (1914), is now considered among the most original in Western literature.

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