The Metamorphosis: Franz Kafka

by Franz Kafka

Overview

"Metamorphosis" is a novella by Franz Kafka, initially published in 1915. It tells the story of a man named Gregor Samsa who wakes up one day to find himself transformed into a large insect-like creature. As Gregor struggles to come to terms with his new form, his relationships with his family and society begin to crumble.

With its surreal imagery and exploration of existential themes, "Metamorphosis" has become a landmark of modern literature. This haunting and thought-provoking work continues to captivate readers worldwide, inviting them to delve into the complexities of identity, alienation, and the human condition itself."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789358480313
Publisher:	Happy Hour Books
Publication date:	08/23/2023
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	542,640
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

Franz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague, where he lived most of his life. During his lifetime, he published only a few short stories, including "The Metamorphosis", "The Judgement", and "The Stoker". He died in 1924, before completing any of his full-length novels. At the end of his life, Kafka asked his lifelong friend and literary executor Max Brod to burn all his unpublished work. Brod overrode those wishes.

Date of Birth:

July 3, 1883

Date of Death:

June 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Prague, Austria-Hungary

Place of Death:

Vienna, Austria

Education:

German elementary and secondary schools. Graduated from German Charles-Ferdinand University of Prague.