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The Metamorphosis: And Other Stories (The Schocken Kafka Library) Paperback – November 14, 1995

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left_quoteKafka’s Jewish question ('What have I in common with Jews?') has become everybody’s question, Jewish alienation the template for all our doubts.right_quote

Product Details

    Part of seriesThe Schocken Kafka Library
    Print length320 pages
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSchocken
    Publication dateNovember 14, 1995
    Dimensions5.11 x 0.68 x 7.96 inches
    ISBN-100805210571
    ISBN-13978-0805210576
    Lexile measure1340L
    Date First Available2021-3-14 4:11:44

    Features & Benefits

    • Collection of stories from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century
    • Includes his best known tale of a man who wakes up transformed into an insect
    • Kafka considered these writings as the only books that can stand
    • Reflection on Jewish alienation and its relevance to broader identity questions
    • Highlighted as a template for all doubts about identity
    • Acknowledged by Zadie Smith, bestselling author of White Teeth and On Beauty
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    Customer Questions & Answers

    • Question : Is the book in good condition?
      Answer : No, the book was not in very good condition and had a ripped cover and jagged edge.
    • Question : Is the forward by Anne Rice included in the Kindle edition?
      Answer : No, the forward by Anne Rice, mentioned on the copyright page, is missing in this Kindle edition.
    • Question : Is this the original version with the intended cover art?
      Answer : No, this turned out to be a newer version with different cover art.
    • Question : Is the translation well-edited and smooth?
      Answer : No, some readers feel that the translation could benefit from more editing to smoothe out the text.

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    Franz Kafka Genre Fiction Editorial Review

    The book itself and the stories within are fine, but some find them a bit dry. The uneven pages are a questionable design choice by the publisher.

    Pros

    • Interesting collection of stories
    • Well-written by Kafka

    Cons

    • Uneven page design
    • Poor condition of the book received
    • Missing forward by Anne Rice in Kindle edition
    • Different cover art in newer version
    • Poorly put together with translation issues

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