Metamorphosis von Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka was a highly regarded Czech novelist and short story writer. Many of Kafka's tales are allegorical; they feature lonely characters who encounter inexplicable situations and unfathomable administrative systems. It has been said that his writings highlight the absurdity of life. As such, his stories feature dark themes, such as isolation, shame, lack of sympathy, and apprehension. His prose is characterized by descriptions of agony, physical injuries, bewilderment, and surreal creatures. "Metamorphosis" is no different. Its scenes are full of gloom and despair, pointing to the origin of the term "Kafkaesque."

Franz Kafka (July 3, 1883 - June 3, 1924) was a Czech novelist and short-story writer, widely considered one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. His selected published works include Meditation (1913), The Metamorphosis (1915), A Hunger Artist (1922), The Trial (1925), The Castle (1926), Amerika, or The Man who Disappeared (1927).