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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Newly Translated and Annotated (Alma Classics Evergreens)
By Franz Kafka
Series: Evergreens
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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka is a collection of surreal tales exploring themes of alienation and existential anxiety. The stories often feature characters facing bizarre transformations and oppressive bureaucratic systems. Kafka's unique style provokes thought about the human condition and the often absurd nature of society.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the boundaries of reality and understanding the bizarre and surreal elements of life through the lens of existential themes. Franz Kafka's stories often delve into the complexities of human identity and the absurdities of societal norms, providing a thought-provoking experience for readers interested in introspective and philosophical fiction.

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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories

One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century world literature, 'The Metamorphosis' is accompanied in this volume by a selection of other classic tales and sketches by Kafka - such as 'The Judgement', 'In the Penal Colony' and 'A Country Doctor' - all presented in a lively and meticulous new translation by Christopher Moncrieff.

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When the young salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning transformed into a monstrous insect, his shock and incomprehension are coupled with the panic of being late for work and having to reveal his appearance to family and colleagues. Although over the following weeks he gradually becomes used to this new existence confined within the bounds of the apartment, and his parents and sister adapt to living with a grotesque bug, Gregor notices that their attitudes towards him are changing and he feels increasingly alienated.

One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century world literature, The Metamorphosis is accompanied in this volume by a selection of other classic tales and sketches by Kafka – such as ‘The Judgement’, ‘In the Penal Colony’ and ‘A Country Doctor’ – all presented in a lively and meticulous new translation by Christopher Moncrieff.

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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka is often praised for its surreal storytelling and deep exploration of existential themes. Reviewers frequently highlight Kafka's unique ability to blend the absurd with poignant human emotions. The collection's transformative narrative resonates strongly, evoking a sense of profound alienation and introspection, akin to what notable filmmakers like David Lynch have expressed in their admiration for Kafka's work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847493521

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Christopher Moncrieff

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

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Fiction Franz Kafka General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was one of the giants of 20th century German literature. His stories, such as The Metamorphosis (1915), and novels, including The Trial (1925) and The Castle (1926), concern troubled individuals in a nightmarishly impersonal and bureaucratic world. His writing is some of the most influential in Western culture, although much of it is incomplete, and was only published posthumously.

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