The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
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The Metamorphosis

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
Independently Published
Pages
105
ISBN
9798559558257
One morning, Gregor Samsa, a diligent traveling salesman, awakens to find himself inexplicably transformed into a colossal insect-like creature. His immediate concern is not his grotesque new form, but the disruption to his work and his ability to provide for his family, for whom he is the sole support.

This sudden, bewildering metamorphosis plunges Gregor into an existence of profound isolation, challenging his very identity and the nature of his relationships. As he struggles to adapt to his new reality, the story explores the fracturing of familial bonds and the chilling indifference of a world that values utility over humanity. Kafka's narrative delves into themes of alienation, existential despair, and the fragility of the human condition, inviting readers to confront unsettling questions about self-perception and societal pressures.

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The Metamorphosis Originally published in 1915
Original language
English
Original publisher 12th Media Services

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