The Metamorphosis - A Norton Critical Edition

Franz Kafka's classic 1915 novella remains one of the most widely read works of fiction in the world. This Norton Critical Edition is based on Susan Bernofsky's acclaimed new translation, accompanied by the translator's note and Mark M. Anderson's preface and explanatory annotations.

About the author

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. His major novels include The Trial, The Castle, and Amerika.

Summary

“This fine version, with David Cronenberg’s inspired introduction and the new translator’s beguiling afterword, is, I suspect, the most disturbing though the most comforting of all so far; others will follow, but don’t hesitate: this is the transforming t

Product details

• Authors: Mark M. Anderson, Susan Bernofsky, Franz Kafka
• Assisted by: Mark M Anderson (Editor), Mark M. Anderson (Editor), Susan Bernofsky (Translation)
• Publisher: Norton
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.09.2021
• EAN: 9780393923209
• ISBN: 978-0-393-92320-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 212 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 242 g
• Series: Norton Critical Editions; Norton Critical Editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies