Metamorphosis
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Metamorphosis
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Metamorphosis
One morning, the ordinary salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up to a world unnervingly altered. Overnight, he has been transformed into a gigantic cockroach. This profound and disturbing change sets the stage for Metamorphosis, a masterwork by Franz Kafka that delves into the existential dread and absurdity of modern life. As Gregor grapples with his new grotesque reality, he must navigate the fragility of human identity and the alienation from those he loves. Kafka's narrative unfolds with an unsettling blend of psychological depth and dark humour, painting a stark picture of the human condition.
More than just a story of physical transformation, Metamorphosis explores themes of isolation, family dynamics, and societal pressures. Gregor's metamorphosis triggers a series of events that reveal the underlying tensions in his family's relationships and test the limits of sympathy and compassion.
This edition of Metamorphosis is part of the Little Clothbound Classics series, featuring irresistible, pocket-sized editions of short works by the world's greatest writers. The series is beautifully designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, ensuring that the aesthetic experience of reading Kafka's work is as rich as the literary content itself.
Accompanying Metamorphosis are two additional classic stories that further showcase Kafka's inimitable style and profound insights into human nature. Each story in this collection highlights Kafka's ability to blend surreal elements with penetrating psychological observation, making this book a must-have for both new readers and long-time admirers of his work.
Delve into Kafka's eerie and thought-provoking world with Metamorphosis and experience a narrative that remains one of the twentieth century's most influential works of fiction. This finely crafted edition is perfect for collectors, literature enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of human existence.
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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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
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.
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