In Metamorphosis, Kafka transforms a bizarre event into a deeply human tragedy. Gregor's physical transformation is less shocking than the reactions of those around him, revealing how easily affection, respect, and belonging can disappear when an individual no longer serves a practical purpose.
The novella remains powerful because the fear at its heart is universal: the fear of becoming a stranger in one's own life.
Published in 1915, Metamorphosis is Franz Kafka's most famous work and one of the most influential novellas of the twentieth century.
The story begins with one of the most memorable openings in literature: Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up one morning to discover that he has transformed into a gigantic insect. Instead of focusing on how or why this transformation occurred, Kafka explores its consequences on Gregor's relationships with his family, his work, and his sense of identity.
Through this strange and unsettling premise, Kafka examines alienation, guilt, obligation, and the fragility of human dignity.
| Maison | دار عليسة للنشر و التوزيع |
|---|---|
| Auteur | FRANZ KAFKA |
| Nombre de pages | 120 |
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