Metamorphosis: Translated by David Wyllie (Annotated)

The Metamorphosis, symbolic story by Austrian writer Franz Kafka, published in German as Die Verwandlung in 1915.<br/><br/>Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis was originally published in 1915. It is regarded as one of the twentieth century's foundational works of fiction and is taught in colleges and universities throughout the Western world. The plot opens with Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, waking up to discover himself changed (metamorphosed) into a gigantic, monstrous insect-like creature. The reason for Samsa's metamorphosis is never disclosed, and Kafka himself never explains it. The rest of Kafka's novella is about Gregor's struggles to acclimate to his new condition while dealing with his parents and sister, who are repelled by the disgusting, verminous creature Gregor has become.<br/><br/>“One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin.”<br/><br/>A stunning reprint<br/>We take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.<br/>Title Details Original 1915 Scripture Novella 5 x 8 Inches Matte Cover White Paper'Please note: since the original text of this 19th century book does not include any translator information, it has therefore not been possible to include this, however these stories are in English.’<br/><br/>What is Unique in this Book? Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Historical Map