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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect. Unable to communicate and increasingly alienated from his family, Gregor becomes a burden. Once the family’s provider, he is now confined to his room, suffering neglect and isolation. As time passes, his presence becomes unbearable to his family. Eventually, Gregor dies, and his family feels relieved. The story explores themes of alienation, identity, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society. Summary by Lina

"The Metamorphosis" is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915 and one of his best known works. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed into a horrible verminous creature. Terrifying in its banal simplicity, it became one of the seminal works of the twentieth century. This Translation is by Ian Johnston. (Summary by David Richardson)

Gregor Samsa, a mobile sales rep, gets up one morning to end up changed into a monster bug. Battling with his new structure, he attempts to adjust to his condition while wrestling with the deficiency of his work and the rising estrangement from his loved ones. At first, his family is appalled however keeps on accommodating him out of obligation. Over the long run, notwithstanding, their consideration transforms into hatred as Gregor turns into a weight. His sister, who once showed empathy, ultimately joins the others in wanting for his demise. Gregor's disengagement develops, and he surrenders...

Un matin, Gregor Samsa se réveille transformé en insecte. Rejeté par sa famille, il se retrouve isolé et condamné à une vie de misère. Kafka explore l'aliénation, la solitude et l'absurdité de l'existence dans cette histoire poignante.

Gregor, a travelling salesman, awakens one morning only to discover that he has transformed into a giant insect. His family is repulsed by him not knowing what to do. Gradually things start getting overturned because of the mishap, and Gregor's life crashes like a house of cards.

La métamorphose une nouvelle fantastique écrite par Franz KAFKA. Texte français : Candide MANETCette nuit, je me suis métamorphosé en un monstrueux cafard. Pourtant, c'est toujours moi à l'intérieur. Pourquoi me haïssez-vous ?