Metamorphosis

Name: Metamorphosis
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241573730
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By Franz Kafka and Michael Hoffman

Series: Little Clothbound Classics

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Summary

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, translated by Michael Hoffman, tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Struggling with his new existence, Gregor's relationships with his family deteriorate, revealing profound themes of alienation and human identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thought-provoking exploration of human alienation, transformation, and existential angst, all through the lens of a surreal and compelling narrative. The protagonist's dramatic change and its impact on his life and family offer deep psychological insight and a unique storytelling experience.

Metamorphosis

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics—irresistible, mini editions of short works by the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

One morning, ordinary salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant cockroach. Metamorphosis, Kafka's masterpiece of unease and black humour, is one of the twentieth century's most influential works of fiction, and is accompanied here by two more classic stories.

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Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, translated by Michael Hoffman, has garnered high praise, with critics highlighting Kafka’s imaginative power and his foresight in depicting societal issues and individual struggles. Vladimir Nabokov and Bertolt Brecht acknowledge Kafka's profound impact, with Nabokov calling him the greatest German writer and Brecht noting his nightmarish portrayal of future states and individual turmoil.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241573730

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 144

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Featured Books Fiction Franz Kafka General Fiction Literary Fiction Michael Hoffman New at Book Hero Series: Little Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was born of Jewish parents in Prague. Several of his story collections were published in his lifetime and his novels, The Trial, The Castle and Amerika, were published posthumously by his editor Max Brod.