The Metamorphosis
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One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. He lay on his armour-like back, and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly, slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections. The bedding was ...
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Reviewed by cularjac on Sep 29, 2008
The Metamorphosis
Everytime I read or teach this book, the question always pops up: What turned Gregor into a cockroach in the first place? (Beats me)
I'm always unsettled by the not-so happy ending, yet all the other main characters are at peace--but that's Kafka for you.
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