Hailing from Prague, novelist Franz Kafka was born on July 3 in 1883 and is celebrated for some of his most iconic literary ...

Kafka's “The Metamorphosis”, published in 1915, remains one of the most unsettling yet profound explorations of alienation and existential dread. The novella's iconic opening—“One morning ...

Last year was the death centenary of Franz Kafka. Mark Harman’s richly annotated translation of his selected stories and micro narratives is surely one of the most meaningful tributes to the modernist ...

Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis is a timeless classic that explores themes of isolation, existential dread, and transformation. If you enjoyed this thought-provoking novella, here are eight other books ...

Gregor Samsa's struggle in The Metamorphosis is a lesson in resilience. Despite waking up one morning transformed into a monstrous vermin and facing alienation, Gregor demonstrates an admirable ...

Much of Kafka’s writing is surreal and absurdist in its approach and frequently assumes the quality of a nightmare from which his characters can never awake. Thematically, Kafka’s stories detail ...

Franz Kafka, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, is best known for his dark and surreal tales such as 'The Metamorphosis,' 'The Trial,' and 'The Castle.' These works, ...

Sixty years after his death, the work of German author Franz Kafka continues to resonate. To mark what would have been his 100th birthday, Brittany Kraus of Dal's English department writes about his ...

Like the man-bug of The Metamorphosis, the insect of Cockroach becomes an allegory for the narrator’s alienation, a manifestation of his desire for mobility and freedom.

“The Metamorphosis” by Frank Kafka is a thought-provoking, phenomenal story, with surreal occurrences and absurd themes. Published in 1915, sitting as a mere 75 pages; it is truly a worthwhile read.

The alienation and anxiety that Mouka finds in Kafka have come to define her generation. “We’re constantly online and we’re constantly connected somewhere, but we still feel disconnected ...