Metamorphosis (version 3)

Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung) is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. The story follows Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect-like creature. This transformation leads to a profound exploration of alienation and identity as Gregor grapples with his new reality and the reactions of his family. Recognized as one of the seminal works of 20th-century fiction, it remains a critical subject of academic study.