The Metamorphosis: Franz Kafka

As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning, from restless dreams, he found himself recast in his bed into a gigantic insect. He was lying on his back, as it were armor-plated, back, and when he raised his head a little, he could see his domelike brown tummy separated into stiff, arched parts on top of which the bed quilt could barely keep in place and was about to slide off entirely. His numerous legs, which were pitifully delicate and corresponded to the remainder of his bulk, waved helplessly befo...