Live event: Book of the month – The Metamorphosis
“The Metamorphosis” is a novella written by Franz Kafka and published in 1915.
It tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman who wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed into a giant insect. The story follows his attempts to adjust to his new body and deal with the reactions of his family and society.
Kafka’s writing style is characterized by its surreal and dreamlike quality, and “The Metamorphosis” is a prime example of this. The story is haunting and thought-provoking, exploring themes of isolation, alienation, and the absurdity of modern life.
One of the strengths of the novella is its ability to convey a deep sense of empathy for Gregor, despite his grotesque transformation. The reader is drawn into his struggles and emotions, and the story raises important questions about how we treat those who are different from us.
Overall, “The Metamorphosis” is a powerful and enduring work of literature that continues to captivate readers today. It is a testament to Kafka’s ability to create complex characters and explore profound themes in a way that is both disturbing and deeply moving.
Join a live, online conversation about “The Metamorphosis” on the 28th April at 12pm.
If you enjoyed “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, you might also enjoy these other literary works:
- “The Trial” by Franz Kafka – another classic work by Kafka that explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the absurdity of modern life.
- “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez – a surreal and magical realist novel that explores the complexities of family, memory, and time.
- “The Stranger” by Albert Camus – a novel that explores the theme of alienation and detachment in modern society through the story of a man who commits a senseless crime.
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger – a coming-of-age novel that explores themes of alienation and the search for identity through the story of a teenage boy.
- “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman – a short story that explores the themes of madness and oppression through the story of a woman who is confined to a room and slowly loses her grip on reality.
