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A TALE OF TRANSFORMATION AND ALIENATION • A haunting classic that reshaped the way we think about identity, isolation, and freedom.
Gregor Samsa wakes one morning to discover that he has been transformed into a giant insect. Once the dependable provider for his family, he suddenly becomes an object of fear, shame, and neglect. Locked away in his room, Gregor struggles to adapt to his new body while yearning for the human connection that slips further out of reach. His story is strange, tragic, and unforgettable—a portrait of alienation that still feels deeply familiar.
Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis is more than a tale of grotesque transformation. It is an allegory of identity, family, and the fragile ties between self and society. With his precise yet unsettling prose, Kafka captures the terror of being unseen and unheard, of becoming foreign in one’s own life. Its themes of isolation and belonging have inspired countless writers, artists, and thinkers. “I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me,” Gregor laments—a line that continues to echo with timeless force.
This Feel Classics edition presents Kafka’s masterpiece in a reader-friendly format. With a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of his life, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
A disturbing, unforgettable classic that still speaks to anyone who has ever questioned who they are, and what it means to belong.
