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title: "The Metamorphosis"
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# The Metamorphosis

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## Description

The Metamorphosis, first published in 1915, is the most famous of Kafka's works, along with The Trial and The Castle. The story begins when a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, wakes up to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Curiously, his condition does not arouse surprise in his family, who merely despise it as an impending burden. As with all of Kafka's works, The Metamorphosis is open to a wide range of interpretations. Most obvious are themes relating to society's treatment of those who are different, the loneliness of isolation, and the absurdity of the human condition. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 5.5-by-8.5-inch format by Waking Lion Press.

Review: still very sad - The first time I read this was almost 40 years ago , this week my son wanted to discuss it and I decided to re- read it. It is still the most moving and poignant short stories I have ever read and admittedly reading it as an adult gave me a different perspective. I encourage anyone to revisit their high school or college reads, they are even better the second (or third ) time.
Review: Classic - An odd and interesting story. I gave it four stars, not only because I found it an entertaining story but also because of its literary importance. So many interpretations over the years. I viewed it as social comment. Another interesting view is that the metamorphosis refers to the change in Grete, not Gregor. I read that Kafka wanted no illustrations of Gregor. Leaving the reader to his own imagination. Regardless of the "correct" interpretation, I recommend the story for anyone interested in Kafka's work.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #227,445 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #908 in Classic Literature & Fiction #6,289 in Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 200 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ still very sad
*by A***. on May 1, 2024*

The first time I read this was almost 40 years ago , this week my son wanted to discuss it and I decided to re- read it. It is still the most moving and poignant short stories I have ever read and admittedly reading it as an adult gave me a different perspective. I encourage anyone to revisit their high school or college reads, they are even better the second (or third ) time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic
*by J***N on November 26, 2019*

An odd and interesting story. I gave it four stars, not only because I found it an entertaining story but also because of its literary importance. So many interpretations over the years. I viewed it as social comment. Another interesting view is that the metamorphosis refers to the change in Grete, not Gregor. I read that Kafka wanted no illustrations of Gregor. Leaving the reader to his own imagination. Regardless of the "correct" interpretation, I recommend the story for anyone interested in Kafka's work.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Deeply thought provoking, with mind twisting meanings.
*by K***R on October 16, 2017*

What seem on the surface to be a cute little story about a man turning into a bug takes on greater depth when you ask: who is the head of the family and who was before, who is the prisoner and who was the prisoners before this metamorphosis? Sometimes the monster sees themself as the hero.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Metamorphosis
- No Longer Human
- Crime and Punishment (Vintage Classics)

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*Last updated: 2026-05-08*