"Die Verwandlung" by Franz Kafka is a novella written in 1912. The story follows Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Unable to work and communicate, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family, who must now support themselves financially. As Gregor adapts to his new form, his relationships deteriorate and his family grows resentful of his presence. The narrative explores his struggle between his fading humanity and emerging animal instincts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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