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The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, and Other Stories: The Great Short Works of Franz Kafka

by Franz Kafka

Kafka's essential short works showcase his singular vision of alienation and absurdity. From Gregor Samsa's horrifying transformation into an insect to the nightmarish justice system of the penal colony, these stories excavate the terror lurking beneath bureaucracy and modern existence. A masterclass in existential dread and psychological unraveling.

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