The Metamorphosis | Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis is a book written by Franz Kafka and published in 1915. It has been called one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century as well as a classic absurdist fiction book.

It starts off with one of the most iconic opening lines in literature: “As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.”

Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis embodies an absurdist tone with ordinary daily concerns (such as being late for work) even after Gregor Samsa's extraordinary transformation into a monstrous vermin. It is an allegory of modern society's alienation and angst. The story mostly takes place in a single confined room.

The cause of Gregor’s transformation is never revealed, and Kafka himself never gave an explanation.

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▶ The Metamorphosis (1915)
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⌛ Timestamps

0:00 Introduction
0:44 Part I
3:38 Part II
6:33 Part III

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📝 Sources

- Metamorphosis (2015) - Wisehouse Classics Edition
- Sparknotes https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/metamorph/

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2. Anxiety
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