The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, ..., Guy de Maupassant
The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, ..., Guy de Maupassant
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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, with eBook

Author: Guy de Maupassant, Franz Kafka

Narrator: Tom Whitworth

Unabridged: 4 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/10/2009

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Throughout his amazing career, Franz Kafka created some of the most haunting, timeless, and enduring images of the nightmare world of everyday life. First published in 1915, "The Metamorphosis" is one of Kafka's most famous works. The story begins when traveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes from a series of disturbing dreams to discover that he has transformed overnight into a giant insect. Instead of arousing surprise or horror in his family, however, Gregor's condition is merely despised as an imposition, a burden.

In addition to Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," this collection includes eight pieces by one of the fathers of the modern short story, Guy de Maupassant: "The Englishman," "The Piece of String," "The Necklace," "A Crisis," "The Will," "Love," "The Inn," and "Was It a Dream?"

About Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) was an extemely prolific French writer who is considered one of the fathers of the modern short story. His stories range in length from one or two pages to a full-length novel. Free from sentimentality or idealism, they expose in minute detail the pretenses and vulgarity of the period's middle class and traditional low-down of the Norman peasants. De Maupassant's style is characterized by a simplicity and directness that is sometimes comic and ironic. His work reflects his interest in the emotional problems of all classes and his passion for women. He also excelled at revealing the hidden sides of people. His first short story, "Ball of Fat," is considered one of his best. He is also the author of "The Necklace," "The House of Madame Tellier," and the novel A Woman's Life.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dave

I suspect interpreting Kafka says more about the reader than the author so here's some insight into my psyche: Gregor's family are losers. Gregor takes over the "bread winner" position after his father's business fails and provides enough money for the family to live as well as help to pay down the l......more

این کتاب شامل پنج داستان کوتاهه که داستان مسخ برجسته‌ترین اون‌هاست. مسخ، در سرزمین محکومان، گزارشی به فرهنگستان، هنرمند گرسنگی، لانه. سال‌ها قبل مسخ رو خونده بودم، با ترجمه صادق هدایت. این‌بار اما با ترجمه علی اصغر حداد از نشر ماهی خوندم. اینکه من از ترجمه‌های صادق هدایت دل خوشی ندارم کلا یک بحث دیگه‌ا......more

"Cuando Gregorio Samsa se despertó una mañana después de un sueño intranquilo, se encontró sobre su cama convertido en un monstruoso insecto. Estaba tumbado sobre su espalda dura, y en forma de caparazón y, al levantar un poco la cabeza veía un vientre abombado, parduzco, dividido por partes duras e......more