The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
The book tells the story of a man who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. His transformation causes him to lose his job and become ostracized from his family, who are horrified and repulsed by his new form. As he grapples with his new reality, he becomes increasingly isolated and starts to lose his sense of humanity. The book explores themes of alienation, guilt, and identity, and is a profound examination of the human condition.
The 119th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1915
- Nationality
- Czech
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 40-100
- Words
- 22,000
- Original Language
- German
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- 2nd on Greatest Prose Works of the 20th Century (Vladimir Nabokov)
- 3rd on The 16 Greatest Books of All Time (NYU Local)
- 5th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 6th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 39th on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- 46th on 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Complex)
- 53rd on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 132nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 154th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 180th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- Great Books (The Learning Channel)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
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