The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis is a novella by Franz Kafka, and originally published in 1915. It is considered to be one of the truly seminal fiction works of the 20th century and is often studied in colleges and universities across the Western world. It is the story of a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, who wakes up to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect-like creature. The Metamorphosis focuses on Gregor's attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with his loved ones, who are repulsed by the terrible, verminous creature that Gregor Samsa has become. The Metamorphosis is recommended for those who enjoy the brilliant writings of Franz Kafka, and for those newly discovering his unstoppable talent.