metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis is one of Kafka's most famous works. It tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. His transformation forces him to confront his family's reaction, and the story explores themes of alienation, identity, and the breakdown of communication. Through Gregor’s experience, Kafka examines the dehumanizing effects of modern society and the individual's role within it.

This novella is a key work in existential and absurdist literature.