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title: "Metamorphosis and Other Stories"
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# Fast, gripping read Top-ranked short story collection Classic literary masterpiece Metamorphosis and Other Stories

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## Summary

> 📖 Transform your reading list with Kafka’s cult classic!

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- **What is this?** Metamorphosis and Other Stories
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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** At just 0.445 lbs, perfect for busy professionals craving a quick yet profound literary escape.
- • **Perfect for Thought Leaders:** Fuel your next book club or intellectual conversation with this essential Kafka collection.
- • **Kafka’s Timeless Masterpiece:** Dive into the iconic tale of alienation and transformation that shaped modern literature.
- • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #2 in Short Stories & Anthologies with a stellar 4.6-star rating from 540 readers.
- • **Expert Translation by Michael Hofmann:** Experience Kafka’s dark humor and unease in a crisp, contemporary English version.

## Overview

Metamorphosis and Other Stories is a Penguin Classics edition featuring Kafka’s groundbreaking short fiction, translated by Michael Hofmann. Weighing just under half a pound, this compact volume is a top-ranked bestseller in European literature and short story anthologies, celebrated for its dark humor and profound social commentary.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #270 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in European Literature #2 in Short Stories & Anthologies #3 in Poetry Themes & Styles |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (561) |
| Dimensions  | 12.8 x 1.5 x 19.7 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0241436249 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0241436240 |
| Item weight  | 203 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | 26 May 2020 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classic |

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- Franz Kafka Metamorphosis and Other (Penguin Modern Classics) /anglais
- The Stranger
- Notes from Underground (Vintage Classics)

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