The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (EPUB)

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Often cited as one of the most influential works of short fiction of the 20th century, Metamorphosis is widely studied in colleges and universities across the western world. Nobel Peace Prize winner Elias Canetti described it as “one of the few great and perfect works of the poetic imagination written…”

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Editorial Reviews: Review Kafka s stoic Euro-alienation meets and merges with Kuper s thoroughly American rock and roll alienation. Jules Feiffer The ride from book to comic can be bumpy. Mr. Kuper navigates the transition with precision. New York Times Kafka s anguished archetypal characters are easily rendered into visual equivalents and given new life in Kuper s raw, expressionistic graphic style. Publishers Weekly Darkly appropriate . . . Kuper s work rivals that of Art Spiegelman. Chicago Sun-Times Bubbling beneath the surface is a caustic batch of black humor that is as much unsettling as it is absurd. This is the magic of Kafka. And Kuper gives it a postmodern edge here, with an intriguing dance of picture and text. Gannett News Service Kuper s scratchboard style . . . is reminiscent of the German expressionist artists . . . and his cartoony approach accentuates Kafka s dark humor. Booklist –Booklist About the Author Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is one of the most influential fiction writers of the early 20th century; a novelist and writer of short stories whose works, only after his death, came to be regarded as one of the major achievements of 20th century literature. He was born to middle class German-speaking Jewish parents in Prague, Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic, in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The house in which he was born, on the Old Town Square next to Prague’s Church of St Nicholas, today contains a permanent exhibition devoted to the author. Kafka’s work-the novels The Trial (1925), The Castle (1926) and Amerika (1927), as well as short stories including The Metamorphosis (1915) and In the Penal Colony (1914)-is now collectively considered to be among the most original bodies of work in modern Western literature. Much of his work, unfinished at the time of his death, was published posthumously.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This book is an abrupt short story that is engaging from start to finish. The story is surreal yet the main character Gregor is completely relatable. The story starts out as funny, but grows sadder and sadder until the ending, which admittedly is strange enough to be the ending of a Sundance film. Honestly, if this book had come out a few years later it could’ve been an artistic surrealist cartoon. This is one of those speculative frictions that doesn’t actually explain why something is happening, only that it is. Franz Kafka explains how turning into a roach would affect Gregor in a way that is understandable, sympathetic, yet well researched. It feels like the story is an allegory for something, yet is so dedicated to its premise that it’s difficult to say what the allegory is. Overall, I would recommend this story for those that like the modern abrupt method of storytelling, who like strangeness, and who like to cry. Seriously, this one is depressing despite it’s moments of levity.

⭐This was a very unique read! I enjoyed it very much. I decided to actually listen to the audio version after I read it, just to see if I would “rethink” my opinions and thoughts about the book. Then, I was so intrigued, I did some internet searches and started reading about other interpretations readers have made. I couldn’t get enough, I even went so far as to YouTube videos and feature length films dedicated to this short tale! Those proved to be quite interesting and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this book!

⭐This is a well-translated, very portable version of a truly extraordinary book. If you’re looking for the most affordable version of The Metamorphosis, this is the best fit I’ve found! It’s clear and engaging, and has slightly simpler vocabulary than many. This means it would be great for a classroom setting or as a gift for a younger reader, a current English learner, or anyone who doesn’t enjoy being sent to the dictionary when they’re trying to enjoy a book. The story itself is fresh as ever–while this isn’t personally my favorite of Kafka’s work, I love the absurdism and the economy of language that he employs within it! I was very pleased with the binding quality as well, and there are several amusing graphics inside the book that made it just that bit more fun to read. The biggest selling point for me personally was the size– I’m a pack rat, so it is often difficult to find books that will fit wherever I need them to. This has made a wonderful addition to my commute this week, for the price of a Starbucks order or a single decent sock. You can’t go wrong!

⭐This ebook is a mess. Fortunately, I only paid 15 cents for it. I ended up getting the The eNotated Metamorphosis for free, and it is leaps and bounds better than this garbage. Apart from the text itself being much better, it also has additional features that are very useful.What’s really odd is that this ebook has better reviews than the The eNotated Metamorphosis, which is objectively far superior.

⭐Item was as described. Happy with purchase.

⭐It reads as if someone used google translate to translate the German version of this book into English. Over half the sentences are incomprehensible due to words that don’t make sense and spelling mistakes. You won’t be able to understand this version. I don’t ever write reviews but I thought this product was so bad I had to stop people from wasting their $4.19

⭐The Metamorphosis is one of those books that you either read in high school or you never read at all. I heard so many people talking about The Metamorphosis and I thought that I wouldn’t ever read the book and all of the puns, allusions and themes discussed between friends would just go over my head for the rest of my life. I finally decided to give the book a shot. I was quite surprised by how short the book is, and yet how relateable it is to my current life expectations and experience. The Metamorphosis is a book I would suggest to everyone to read. As I make my way from college to “being an adult” the concept discussed in the first part of the book I found to be the most relevant. Kafka discusses having a job and the expectations of having a job. That one can waste away their life at a company (or with people) that do not value you as a human being can do significant harm to your being. Anyways, great book, I’m happy I decided to read it. Also to not, I really enjoyed the print size and font of the book.

⭐I love Kafka’s description and language here. Gregor Samsa was a man, like many, so taken with responsibility that he becomes unable to function when unable to work and perform as usual. There is so much to unpack in this work, from Gregor’s disgustingly dependent family, to his own assertion that his job was his main reason to exist. Samsa’s family reacts with hideous discourtesy at his predicament, providing characters that are very easy to despise. Perhaps the most entertaining question that I still love to ask is, simply, why?

⭐My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.7The title is quite attractive especially for a person like me who loves biology.This book holds a story of Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman, who wakes up one day to discover that he has metamorphosed into a bug or you can say a horrible vermin. And with this change starts the real struggle of Samsa trying hard to reconcile his humanity with his transformation.And talking about people around him for whom he was once a perfect hard working man was now a trouble and a horrible thing to deal with, with loads of emotions like (grief, hatred, resignation, endurance, and then explicit detestation)It’s more like a person who has been affected by a disease like AIDS and people stay away from him because they fear that what if they get the virus transferred into their system.The writer has penned down something which is very real and tragic at the same time. As if he wanted us to understand that, Suddenly something happens in our lives and everything is changed and what is left behind is hope for better things ahead even if its impossible.The book is all about how can a change affect you, how will people treat you after that change and what it feels like being a weak one, how it feels being isolated by the ones who adore you once, how difficult is to exist when you are no more a human, how cruel can people be when you are suddenly of no use, how people forget everything you did to them just when you collapse.You should definitely read this book for a change. Kafka has done a really good work here. If you read about Kafka, you will come to know that his books throw light on his life.I am impressed, I am going to grab The Trial now, another masterpiece by him.

⭐This author is a genius. Through this book, he trying to highlight his own life experience, especially how he was to his parents and siblings. Got this book delivered in like 2 days. Read it in 1 day (Around 100 pages only).Verdict:1. Cheap just rs 69 , I guess that it’s worth spending.2. Great quality pages3. Easy to read. you may get lost sometimes though.If you are an avid reader, Franz Kafka’s books are a must read. ( go for “The trial”

⭐Many facets of human nature are demonstrated in this story of which, for me, self sacrifice is paramount.To what extent is it a virtue? Perhaps to the point where resentment creeps in, as it does when Gregor is counting the years he must work to pay off his father’s debt after which he can leave his work for something he wants to do.Is it a virtue when one becomes an ‘enabler’? When Gregor can no longer support his family each one finds profitable work, which they could have done far sooner had Gregor discerned the time to withdraw his support. In this instance his self sacrifice became not only futile but damaging, both to himself and his family.Is self sacrifice valued by the recipient? Perhaps, if the recipient is not made dependent; but dependence breeds resentment when the sense of entitlement is thwarted; this is demonstrated by Gregor’s family’s attitude when he is no longer of use to them.Is self sacrifice reciprocated by the beneficiaries? When Gregor needs support it is not forthcoming. He becomes an embarrassment, something to be shut away, shunned and eventually discarded completely.Galatians Chapter 6 seems to nicely suggest the need for balance: Verse 2: ‘Go on carrying the burdens of one another’. Verse 5: ‘For each one will carry his own load’.

⭐Much has been written on this classic I’m sure. It is a short book that is a quick, absorbing and easy read but what does it all mean? It is about a man who wakes up to find himself an insect and it follows the effect this has on his family and how he comes to terms with the change and adapts to it. Without having read any text studies on the book, I am assuming it is about feelings of alienation and being ‘different’ – this can be experienced in many ways, eg the emotional difficulties of being a teenager, or the lack of acceptance that a person might feel if they are homosexual. Gregor is disenchanted with life also, in a job he hates and feeling he is responsible for his family, this too provides a theme of being trapped in a life from which there is no escape. Many questions are left unanswered. Although an easy book to read, it is not an easy book to analyse.

⭐A fun premise, written in a matter-of-fact tone which emphasises the humour of the strange situation. My copy wasn’t terribly well translated – which unintentionally added to the humour at times or made it (minutely) confusing at other times – and the end seemed abrupt and inconclusive, but it was an interesting read.Gregor’s sudden metamorphosis may be considered a metaphor for long-term illness (physical or mental) and how that affects the way people around may view the invalid: first with kindness and consideration which turns to fed-up contempt. I believe that is the point Kafka is making underneath the humour of the literal ridiculous situation. And the ending (whether you look at the story literally or metaphorically) is bittersweet. It feels like a sad breath of guilty relief.[…]

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