Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Name: Metamorphosis and Other Stories
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241372555
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By Franz Kafka

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( 6,436 ratings, 650 reviews)

Summary

In Metamorphosis and Other Stories, readers are introduced to Kafka’s unique exploration of existential themes through surreal narratives. The titular story follows Gregor Samsa, who wakes to find himself transformed into an insect, leading to profound changes in his family life and personal identity. The collection further delves into stories that reflect on alienation, absurdity, and human introspection, offering a compelling snapshot of Kafka’s literary genius.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring themes of alienation, existential anxiety, and the absurdity of life. The stories offer a surreal blend of ordinary settings with bizarre and thought-provoking events, perfect for those who relish psychological depth and a contemplative reading experience.

Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Description

A collection of Kafka's greatest stories, including his famous tale of alienation, now in Penguin Black Classics.

This collection of new translations brings together the small proportion of Kafka's works that he himself thought worthy of publication. It includes Metamorphosis, his most famous work, an exploration of horrific transformation and alienation; Meditation, a collection of his earlier studies; The Judgement, written in a single night of frenzied creativity; The Stoker, the first chapter of a novel set in America and a fascinating occasional piece; and The Aeroplanes at Brescia, Kafka's eyewitness account of an air display in 1909.

Together, these stories reveal the breadth of Kafka's literary vision and the extraordinary imaginative depth of his thought.

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Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka is often praised for its surreal and thought-provoking narratives that delve into themes of existential anxiety and human isolation. Reviewers frequently highlight Kafka's unique style and compelling characterisation, with many readers appreciating the blend of the mundane and the bizarre. The stories are regarded as classics of existential and absurdist literature, often noted for their ability to elicit deep introspection and discussion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241372555

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Michael Hofmann
Translated by Michael Hofmann

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 272

Collections

Fiction Franz Kafka General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Franz Kafka (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. Michael Hofmann (Translator) Michael Hofmann is a poet and translator from the German. For Penguin he has translated four books by Hans Fallada, in addition to works by Franz Kafka, Ernst J nger, Irmgard Keun and Jakob Wassermann.