METAMORPHOSIS

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The narrative centers on Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up transformed into a giant insect, leading to his alienation from his family and society. This surreal and darkly humorous tale explores themes of inadequacy, guilt, and isolation, highlighting the absurdity of human existence. Kafka's work delves into the psychological turmoil of Gregor's metamorphosis, making it a profound commentary on the human condition, and establishing it as a pivotal piece of 20th-century literature widely studied in academic settings.