The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
"The Metamorphosis" (original German title: "Die Verwandlung") is a short novel by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. It is a worldwide classic and remains one of the most widely read works of fiction in the world. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. This hugely influential work inspired George Orwell, Albert Camus, Jorge Louis Borges, and Ray Bradbury, while continuing to unsettle millions of readers.
This is the Arabic version translated by Mubarak Ouassat.
Kafka's Metamorphosis was our book of the month January 2022, You may watch the full video of our discussion here.
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