Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
The Metamorphosis - cover

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

Publisher: BookRix

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

The Metamorphosis is a novella by Franz Kafka. It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the Western world. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The cause of Samsa's transformation is never revealed, and Kafka never did give an explanation. The rest of Kafka's novella deals with Gregor's attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with being burdensome to his parents and sister, who are repulsed by the horrible, verminous creature Gregor has become.
Available since: 12/19/2023.
Print length: 90 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Say Yes to the Duke - cover

    Say Yes to the Duke

    Kieran Kramer

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    SAY YES TO THE DUKEKieran KramerJanice Sherwood wants to marry for love, but she's failed to make a match after two Seasons. Her parents, the Marquess and Marchioness of Brady, arrange to send her to the Duke of Halsey's country estate as a short-term guest of his grandmother, the dowager, in hopes that she might win the duke's affections. What they never could have imagined is that Janice would fall for the ruggedly handsome servant Luke, who lives in the stables and carries an air of mystery and temptation. When Luke Callahan learns that he is the legitimate heir to a dukedom, he will stop at nothing to claim what is his. But first, he must begin a game of disguise to secure his rightful inheritance. Janice isn't part of his plan. But by engaging her in this dance of deception, might he lose her forever?
    Show book
  • Shot To Hell [Dramatized Adaptation] - The Legend of Perley Gates 4 - cover

    Shot To Hell [Dramatized...

    J. A. Johnstone, William W....

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "The Johnstone hero with the heavenly name—and the hellish task of living up to it—Perley Gates—takes on a gang of cold-blooded killers to save the soul of a small Western town. They say that home is where the heart is. And no one knows that better than Perley Gates. After helping the lovely Miss Emma Slocum reunite with her sister’s family in Bison Gap, Perley can’t wait to rejoin his own kin at the Triple-G Ranch. No sooner does Perley settle in when he receives an alarming telegram from Bison Gap. Emma’s brother-in-law has been murdered. Her sister wants justice. And Perley is their only hope to get it. Perley can’t refuse a family in need. So he saddles up with his salty cowhand Possum Smith and heads to Bison Gap. He notices that the town’s new sheriff is acting suspicious—and likely in cahoots with the local gang of deadly outlaws. In no time at all there’s a target on Perley’s back—and the vicious gang leader is calling all the shots. Justice may be hard to find in a town this wicked. But vengeance is swift—straight out of the Gates. Performed by James Konicek, Andrew Quilpa, Bradley Foster Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Chiris Stinson, Chris Davenport, Christopher Walker, Dawn Ursula, Earl Fisher, Elizabeth Jernigan, Eric Messner, Eva Wilhelm, Johnathan Watkins, Ken Jackson, Marni Penning, Matthew Bassett, Matthew Mcgee, Matthew Schleigh, Mj Casey, Nan Savard, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Scott Mccormick, Terence Aselford, and Todd Scofield."
    Show book
  • A Princess's Vengeance - From their pens to your ears genius in every story - cover

    A Princess's Vengeance - From...

    Catherine Louisa Pirkis

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Catherine Louisa Pirkis.
    Show book
  • The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor - cover

    The Secrets of Ohnita Harbor

    Patricia Crisafulli

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    "Amid a mountain of rain-soaked donations to the Ohnita Harbor Public Library rummage sale, Gabriela Domenici finds a small box that contains an odd-looking cross. The carved center turns out to be ivory, and a clue links the cross to Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint. Gabriela turns to her expertise as an authenticator of historic documents to lead the quest to discover the truth about this mysterious object. But the cross isn’t the only secret in town: first, a beloved Ohnita Harbor resident is found floating in the harbor; then, someone else is murdered on the library lawn. As Gabriela races to solve the mystery of the cross, she discerns between infatuation and what could be the start of true love. All the while, she must stay one step ahead of the danger that slowly encircles her."
    Show book
  • Camp Nerd - cover

    Camp Nerd

    Bella Jewel

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Firstly, let me make this clear, I didn't come here for drama. I came here to escape, to unwind, to relax in paradise. 
     
     
     
    This place is meant to be everything epic the world can offer. A ranch, run by hot tattooed mountain men, that has been made into a retreat. An escape from the world, from all the stresses of daily life. 
     
     
     
    Not only do you get to interact with said gorgeous men, but you get to be involved in the everyday running of the ranch, that is when you're not hiking, fishing, riding horses, and relaxing. 
     
     
     
    We're the first group to camp hot stuff, and for what seems like the shortest time, it's bliss. 
     
     
     
    Don't get me started on the man who seems scarily into me, even though I'm about as fun as a stone on the ground. I'm also as ugly as one. Okay, that's a bit over the top. I'm not ugly. I am, however, nerdy. Men like him don't look at girls like me. I have curves and glasses and my hair isn't sunkissed blond. 
     
     
     
    Still, everything is going beautifully until a body shows up. One of my people is dead. Murdered. And now my little vacation has turned into a murder mystery. With hot men, a camp full of nerds, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. This should be fun. 
     
     
     
    Contains mature themes.
    Show book
  • Mr Right Next Door - A completely hilarious heartwarming romantic comedy from Rachel Dove - cover

    Mr Right Next Door - A...

    Rachel Dove

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Discover the heart-warming romance from bestselling author Rachel Dove 
    Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Meghan Quinn and Rachel Lacey 
    On her deathbed, Rory Gallant's mother begs him to be a good man, and to not behave like his caddish father, Doug. 
    Now all grown up, Rory is a good man, but loves seems to elude him. Maybe he does need to be a bit more of a cad after all? 
    Deciding to follow the cad dating rules, and with a bit of help from lothario Doug, Rory decides to become the complete opposite of the man he really is…. 
    Rory’s best friend and neighbour Sarah doesn’t understand why Rory thinks he needs to change to find love – he’s perfect just the way he is. She’s determined to show him that he doesn’t need to change in order to find love. 
    That maybe it’s standing right under his nose…maybe even right next door? 
    Praise for Rachel Dove: 
    'Another wonderful, emotional read from the fantastic Rachel Dove. I couldn't put it down.' Bestselling author Portia MacIntosh 
    'Left me begging for more!… Fun and enjoyable read. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 
    ‘I loved this romantic book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 
    ‘Read in one sitting. Really enjoyable read. Totally recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 
    ‘This book had me gripped from the start… A great page turner that has you guessing and waiting to see just what happens.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 
    Please note: This book was originally published as Nice Guys Finish Lonely by Rachel Dove
    Show book