![]() ![]() Kafka was no doubt aware of the resulting awkwardness, and perhaps he hoped to hide from future readers when he asked his confidant Max Brod to destroy all his unpublished manuscripts upon his death. Kafka’s lucid, succinct writing chronicles the labyrinthine complexities, the futility-laden horror, and the stifling oppressiveness that permeate his vision of modern life. From Jason Bakers Introduction to The Metamorphosis and Other Stories. Also included are “In the Penal Colony,” a story of a torture machine and its operators and victims, and “A Hunger Artist,” about the absurdity of an artist trying to communicate with a misunderstanding public. These two, along with “The Metamorphosis,” form a suite of stories Kafka referred to as “The Sons,” and they collectively present a devastating portrait of the modern family. “The Judgment,” which Kafka considered to be his decisive breakthrough, and “The Stoker,” which became the first chapter of his novel Amerika, are here included. ![]() Nice vintage reading copy with some wear and a chipped corner to cover.īringing together some of Kafka’s finest work, this collection demonstrates the richness and variety of the author’s artistry. The Metamorphosis & Other Stories by Franz Kafka TRADE PAPERBACK BARNES & NOBLE BOOKS ![]()
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