Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Name: Metamorphosis and Other Stories
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780749399535
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By Franz Kafka

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Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka is a collection that features the renowned tale of Gregor Samsa, a man who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect, facing ensuing alienation and existential dilemmas. Alongside are other captivating short stories, all imbued with Kafka’s distinctive style, exploring themes of isolation, societal pressures, and the absurdity of life. The collection showcases Kafka’s ability to blend the bizarre with profound philosophical issues, leaving readers with much to ponder.
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You might appreciate this collection of stories if you enjoy exploring thought-provoking tales that delve into the human condition, existential themes, and surreal transformations. Kafka's distinctive voice and imagination offer a unique perspective on identity, isolation, and the absurdity of life, making it a compelling read for those interested in classic literature with a philosophical twist.

Metamorphosis and Other Stories

'One of the few great and perfect works of poetic imagination written during this century' Elias Canetti

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ADAM THIRWELL

One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant insect.

'One of the few great and perfect works of poetic imagination written during this century' Elias Canetti

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'One of the few great and perfect works of poetic imagination written during this century' Elias Canetti

With an introduction by Adam Thirlwell

One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant insect. His family is understandably perturbed, and he finds himself an outsider in his own home.

In Metamorphosis and Other Stories, Kafka explores the confusing nature of human experience with sly wit and compelling originality.

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Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka is lauded as a masterful work of literary art, celebrated for its intriguing and surreal narrative that is both accessible and enigmatic. Critics like Vladimir Nabokov and Michael Hofmann commend Kafka's unparalleled contribution to literature, comparing him favourably to other notable authors and highlighting the exceptional, if peculiar, quality of his storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749399535

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 January 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Edwin Muir
Introduction by Adam Thirlwell
Translated by Willa Muir

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 240

Collections

Fiction Franz Kafka General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was born into a Jewish family in Prague. In 1906 he received a doctorate in jurisprudence, and for many years he worked a tedious job as a civil service lawyer investigating claims at the State Worker's Accident Insurance Institute. He never married, and published only a few slim volumes of stories during his lifetime. Meditation, a collection of sketches, appeared in 1912; The Stoker- A Fragment in 1913; Metamorphosis in 1915; The Judgement in 1916; In the Penal Colony in 1919; and A Country Doctor in 1920. The great novels were not published until after his death from tuberculosis- America, The Trial and The Castle.