The Metamorphosis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162702148)

The Metamorphosis is a novella written by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. The story revolves around the transformation of Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman, into a giant insect. The sudden and inexplicable change in his physical appearance leads to a series of events that ultimately result in his isolation and alienation from his family and society at large.As Gregor struggles to come to terms with his new form, his family reacts with horror and disgust, leading to a breakdown in their relationship. The novella explores themes of identity, isolation, and the human condition, as Gregor grapples with his own sense of self and the limitations imposed by his insect form.Kafka's writing style is characterized by its surreal and dreamlike quality, as well as its exploration of the inner workings of the human mind. The Metamorphosis is considered a seminal work of modernist literature, and has influenced countless writers and artists in the years since its publication.Kafka's classic on family, fatherhood, salesmanship, wise men, and insects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Franz Kafka
ISBN-10: 1162702141
ISBN-13: 9781162702148
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d