The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis is a novella by Franz Kafka that tells the surreal and unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. The story explores themes of alienation, identity, family responsibility, and the absurdity of human existence. With its dark humor and psychological depth, Kafka’s work remains a powerful and thought-provoking examination of isolation and the human condition.