The Metamorphosis and Other Tales

by Franz Kafka

Overview

"The Metamorphosis and Other Tales" by Franz Kafka is a collection that thrusts readers into the surreal depths of alienation and existential anxiety. The centerpiece, "The Metamorphosis," tells of Gregor Samsa, a man who awakens transformed into a monstrous insect, exploring themes of isolation and human condition. Accompanied by Kafka's other short stories, each narrative delves into the struggles of individuals confronting oppressive and bewildering forces, revealing the complexities of identity and existence. A haunting journey through the bizarre and profound.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781910150221
Publisher:	Interactive Media
Publication date:	12/15/2013
Series:	World Classics
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	901 KB

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 At the end of his life, Kafka asked his lifelong friend and literary executor Max Brod to burn all his unpublished work.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.