The Metamorphosis: Literary Touchstone - Softcover

Kafka, Franz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580495818 ISBN 13: 9781580495813

Publisher: Prestwick House Inc., 2005

Synopsis

Beginning with one of the most shocking first sentences in all of literature, Franz Kafka details the horrific tale of an absurd life. Virtually imprisoned in his room, Gregor Samsa discovers that every aspect of his existence has amounted to nothing. Even the struggling, dysfunctional family he has sacrificed to support is thriving without his financial assistance. Slowly stripped of every bit of his humanity, Gregor realizes that no man’s life, especially his, actually matters.

First published in 1915, Kafka’s surreal novel about living in an indifferent universe has long been considered a seminal work of Existentialist literature.

All of the humor, zest, and richness of language—so often lost in other editions —resonate in this new and exciting Prestwick House Literary Touchstone translation by M. A. Roberts.

The Metamorphosis includes a glossary and reader’s notes to help the modern reader more fully appreciate Kafka’s complex approach to the human condition.

About this title

From the Publisher

This book is perfect for AP classes and is often selected for inclusion on the AP exam. The notes, reading pointers, and vocabulary in this addition will also help students at a lower reading level get the most out of these classics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prestwick House Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1580495818
• ISBN 13: 9781580495813
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80