Literary Companion Series - Metamorphosis (paperback edition) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 073770439X ISBN 13: 9780737704396

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2001

Synopsis

Readings on The Metamorphosis offers varying critical perspectives on famed German writer Franz Kafka's haunting novella, The Metamorphosis, in which Gregor Samsa awakens one morning to discover he has changed into an insect. Noted Kafka critics Robert Gray, Walter H. Sokel, Max Brod (Kafka's, confidant and biographer), and many other scholars contribute to this unique collection by presenting critical interpretations of the work, discussing the art and technical elements of the novella, exploring the psychology of the characters, and delving into the recurring themes throughout the piece.

About this title

Review:

"An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretation of the novel. The book(s) provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, and the historical content...as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author alongwith a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resouce for students and teachers of world literature."
-- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011101)

"A valuable resource."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist 20011015)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 9 Up-Divided into four chapters, this volume addresses the art, themes, and psychology of this classic work, and then offers a section of interpretive criticism. Topics include a plot summary; character descriptions; Kafka's philosophy; historical background; imagery; religious metaphors; and themes of family, humanity, disgust, myth, guilt, power, isolation, rejection, self-caricature, banishment, allegory, and fable. Each essay is introduced with the scholar's credentials and states where the essay first appeared. A valuable resource.
Pat Bender, The Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, PA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 073770439X
• ISBN 13: 9780737704396
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Haugen Hayley Mitchell