The Metamorphosis

"The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka centers on Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a large, insect-like creature. The novella explores his struggles to adapt to his new condition and the impact it has on his relationships with his family, who are deeply affected by his transformation. The story delves into themes of identity and alienation without revealing the cause of Gregor's metamorphosis.