A new translation of the Kafka classics, The Metamorphosis, The Judgment, The Stoker, and others, preserves the humor and quirks of Kafka's original style, while injecting a freshness intended to appeal to modern readers.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
Original Language: German
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Dark and idiosyncratic,
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This review is from: The METAMORPHOSIS AND OTHER STORIES: THE GREAT SHORT WORKS OF FRANZ KAFKA (Hardcover)
This was my first exposure to Kafka, and was actually in audiobook form, with a masterful narration by George Guidall. It was a very well-rounded collection, including The Metamorphosis, The Stoker, A Country Doctor, and Visit to a Penal Colony.I won't pretend that I understood all of the political/religious symbolism, but was captivated by the dark humor and weird, despairing ambience of these character studies. There isn't a lot of conventional dramatic movement, but the power of these surreal images and bizarre viewpoints sneaks up on you. Kakfa has a narrative voice that is utterly unique. I found that it gained power upon re-reading(hearing), and promptly loaded up cassette one as soon as I reached the end.
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This review is from: The METAMORPHOSIS AND OTHER STORIES: THE GREAT SHORT WORKS OF FRANZ KAFKA (Hardcover)
Book came in a decent amount of time in excellent condition. Great bargain, especially for a hardcover edition.
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Terrifying metaphor,
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This review is from: The METAMORPHOSIS AND OTHER STORIES: THE GREAT SHORT WORKS OF FRANZ KAFKA (Hardcover)
Metamorphosis was my first introduction to Kafka and I found his dark humour unsettling yet addictive. Samsa plagued and burdened with poverty and family responsibility, is in the end betrayed by himself and his loved ones in a dramatic turn of events. As a "useful" and able man, he was respected and cared for by his parents and loved by his sister. But after the metamorphosis, his family at first tolerated him, his sister perhaps pitied him, but towards the end, it turned to hate and disgust. They realised Samsa had become a burden and embarassment to the family. A useless vermin stuck to the family walls. Metaphor taken to great heights. Physically and intellectually an insect, but emotionally and spiritually still a man.
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