The Metamorphosis
by Franz Kafka, Stanley Corngold
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Stanley Corngold holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 364.9K reader ratings. First published in 1915. The book spans 201 pages.
About The Metamorphosis
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 0553213695 / 9780553213690"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect. He was laying on his hard, as it were armor-plated, back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off completely. His numerous legs, which were pitifully thin compared to the rest of his bulk, waved helplessly before his eyes." With it's startling, bizarre, yet surprisingly funny first opening, Kafka begins his masterpiece, The Metamorphosis. It is the story of a young man who, transformed overnight into a giant beetle-like insect, becomes an object of disgrace to his family, an outsider in his own home, a quintessentially alienated man. A harrowing—though absurdly comic—meditation on human feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and isolation, The Metamorphosis has taken its place as one of the most widely read and influential works of twentieth-century fiction. As W.H. Auden wrote, "Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Franz Kafka, Stanley Corngold |
| Published | 1915 |
| Pages | 201 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophy, Horror |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 364,933 |
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What genre is The Metamorphosis?
The Metamorphosis is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Metamorphosis worth reading?
Based on 364.9K reader ratings, The Metamorphosis has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Metamorphosis?
The Metamorphosis has 201 pages.
Who wrote The Metamorphosis?
The Metamorphosis was written by Franz Kafka, Stanley Corngold. It was first published in 1915.
What is the ISBN for The Metamorphosis?
The ISBN-13 for The Metamorphosis is 9780553213690.0.
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