With one of the most iconic openings in literature, Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis tells the strange and haunting tale of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. What follows is a surreal yet deeply moving exploration of alienation, family shame, and the fragility of human identity.
Both darkly absurd and emotionally powerful, this modern classic remains a profound meditation on guilt, isolation, and what it means to be truly human.
Keywords: Kafka, The Metamorphosis, classic fiction, alienation, surrealism, existential literature, 20th century classics
