Metamorphosis
-Franz Kafka
Metamorphosis, an autobiographical piece of writing by Franz Kafka, we find that parts of story reflects Kafka's own life. It is an allegorical novella.
One morning, a salesman called Gregor Samsa found himself transformed into an insect.
How is own family felt disgusted after that incident and how his personal, family life got affected is the rest.
How is own family felt disgusted after that incident and how his personal, family life got affected is the rest.
It's a surreal vision but a great interpretation by the author. We can visualize the story while we are reading.
Story is not a new one for an Indian family man that how the hardworking doesn't get noticed in the family and adapting any new lifestyle is often condemned.
Story is not a new one for an Indian family man that how the hardworking doesn't get noticed in the family and adapting any new lifestyle is often condemned.
It might me mundane for some readers since it does not have strong message or concept. Either read as comic or think about the authors life(Details of author's life given in Introduction and Preface section). Overall an interesting read.
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