Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2005-08-17 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 30423 Kafka, Franz 1883 1924 Kafka, F. (Franz) Wyllie, David (Translator) Metamorphosis Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Metamorphosis "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is a novella written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of alienation and identity through the strange and tragic transformation of its main character, Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning to find himself turned into a grotesque insect. The story grapples with Gregor's struggle to adapt to his new physical form and its implications for his family, shedding light on societal expectations and familial responsibilities. The opening of "Metamorphosis" presents an unsettling scene as Gregor Samsa discovers his shocking metamorphosis. Initially confused and in discomfort, he reflects on his life as a travelling salesman and the burdens of his job, all while grappling with the absurdity of his situation. As he struggles to get out of bed, the concern of his family begins to stir. His mother knocks on his door, anxious about his tardiness for work, and this prompts a cascade of worry for Gregor about how his family will react to his transformation. Despite his efforts to communicate and reassure them, the fear and misunderstanding stemming from his condition quickly become apparent. This launch into the bizarre and tragic sets the tone for the exploration of alienation and familial dynamics that unfolds throughout the novella. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Psychological fiction Metamorphosis -- Fiction PT Text Horror Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: German Literature 148680 2025-07-03T03:30:07.136446 text/html 151533 2021-04-28T04:43:08 text/html 122051 2025-07-03T03:30:12.045412 application/epub+zip 121086 2025-07-03T03:30:08.857452 application/epub+zip 121087 2025-07-03T03:30:07.755457 application/epub+zip 207329 2025-07-03T03:30:14.007424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198265 2025-07-03T03:30:11.460430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164470 2022-09-03T06:21:52.839754 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142054 2025-07-03T03:30:06.814458 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 142017 2021-04-28T04:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19621 2025-07-03T03:30:14.143434 application/rdf+xml 11023 2025-07-03T03:30:08.330445 image/jpeg 2916 2025-07-03T03:30:08.091442 image/jpeg 51498 2021-04-28T04:43:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 53180 2021-04-28T04:44:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 116255 2025-07-03T03:30:07.149444 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia de.wikipedia