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Penguin Pockets: Metamorphosis

Penguin Pockets: Metamorphosis

The Ultimate Identity Crisis

Franz Kafka
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What happens when the person you are valued for being can no longer be the person you are?

One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up to find himself transformed into an insect. Unable to work or provide for his family, he slowly becomes an inconvenience to those who once depended on him. As his family’s affection gives way to discomfort, resentment and rejection, Kafka confronts some of our most enduring anxieties: the fear of becoming a burden, the pressure to be useful, and the unsettling possibility that love may have conditions.

More than a story about a bizarre transformation, Metamorphosis is a profound exploration of identity, alienation, family, and what it means to remain human when the world no longer sees you as one.

Imprint: India Penguin

Published: Oct/2026

ISBN: 9789377304270 (Paperback)

Length : 94 Pages

MRP : ₹125.00

Penguin Pockets: Metamorphosis

The Ultimate Identity Crisis

Franz Kafka

What happens when the person you are valued for being can no longer be the person you are?

One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up to find himself transformed into an insect. Unable to work or provide for his family, he slowly becomes an inconvenience to those who once depended on him. As his family’s affection gives way to discomfort, resentment and rejection, Kafka confronts some of our most enduring anxieties: the fear of becoming a burden, the pressure to be useful, and the unsettling possibility that love may have conditions.

More than a story about a bizarre transformation, Metamorphosis is a profound exploration of identity, alienation, family, and what it means to remain human when the world no longer sees you as one.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka (1883–1924) was a Czech-German writer, famous for his works such as Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle.

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