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The Metamorphosis - a Short Story Novella by Franz Kafka | Book talk #1 - Mindly Sapiens

The Book talk #1 The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Metamorphosis is one of the world's most famous novella. The author Franz Kafka has blown his reader's mind. Franz Kafka was well know for his philosophical writing in novels and short story books. His work mainly contains the elements of realism. Philosophical contents This book Metamorphosis includes the concept of Existentialism, Alienism, Edible complex, Marxism and also conveys about dehumanization and materialistic society. The plot of story Gregor Samsa is the central character here who is a travelling salesman and he works hard for his family. He never took a leave from his work from 5 years in his 15 years of service and he thinks if he continues this hardship he will be able to pay all his family debts. Gregor had good connection with his mother but relation with his father wasn't good enough. This shows the edible complex here. There is a another character in this story, his sister Grete Samsa who always cares abo