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Informationen zum Autor Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was born in Prague. Widely esteemed as one of the twentieth century’s most important writers, he is the author of the novels The Trial and The Castle. Klappentext Kafka's literary masterpiece about Gregor Samsa, a young man who, transformed overnight into a "monstrous verminous bug," becomes an essentially alienated man.THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information- A chronology of the author's life and work- A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context- An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations- Detailed explanatory notes- Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Zusammenfassung Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text! enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams! he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin. So begins The Metamorphosis ! one of the most recognizable opening lines in literature. The story of Gregor Samsa! a young man who! after transforming overnight into a giant! beetle-like insect! becomes an object of disgrace to his family! an outsider in his own home! and a quintessentially alienated man. One of the most widely read and influential works of twentieth-century fiction! The Metamorphosis is a harrowing yet absurdly comic meditation on inadequacy! guilt! and isolation. A work in which! in the words of Vladimir Nabokov! “contrast and unity! style and matter! manner and plot are most perfectly integrated.” Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work! the author’s personal history! and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence. ...
