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This edition presents an essential selection of Franz Kafka’s short stories in new English translations. It features his renowned piece "Metamorphosis"—an exploration of alienation and horrific transformation—alongside "The Judgement," written in a single night, and early works such as "Meditation" and the opening chapter of his unfinished novel "The Stoker." The volume also includes "The Aeroplanes at Brescia," Kafka’s account of a 1909 air display, illustrating the breadth of his literary concerns and imaginative depth.
First publish date: 1946
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Franz Kafka
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