Die Verwandlung - Metamorphosis: (German-English Parallel Text) | 
pickThis edition contained Metamorphosis, as well as In the Penal Colony and The Judgement: A Story for F. I think all were brilliant and the famous dissatisfaction of conventional society comes across strongly in all. Metamorphosis was a lot sadder than I anticipated; the actions of his family contrasted with Gregor‘s innocent inner monologue conjures feelings of injustice and unfairness. (Cont in comments 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻)
i.z.booknook (1) It also has one of the best opening lines of a story, ever, which also perfectly sums up the plot: a traveling salesman who suddenly turns into a cockroach. In the Penal Colony I found extremely interesting and very dark and gory. A traveller is given a tour and demonstration of an out-dated and controversial but historically significant mode of execution. 10mo
i.z.booknook (2) A shockingly inventive and gruesome contraption Kafka came up with, it reminded me a little of The Trial, as the condemned doesn‘t know why they are condemned. Once again, powerful feelings of injustice and corruption seep from the pages. The Judgement I was a little ambivalent about but it was very quick and still rather thoughtful. Another interesting familial relationship. 10mo
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