thunderbat
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- Posted: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:52:27 +0000
This thread is devoted to Franz Kafka and his philosophical novella, The Metamorphosis.
Kafka left many of his works unfinished, but even still is famous for his unique writing style and surreal content. The word "kafkaesque" is an adjective named after him:
The Metamorphosis is one of his most popular novels. It tells the story of a typical man, Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman working to provide for his family. Within the first sentence, it becomes apparent that Gregor has a bigger dilemma: somehow, overnight, he has been transformed into a gigantic vermin.
It goes on to describe his many efforts to try to live with his insect-like state, but as I'd like to leave something for you all to read and discuss, I'll cut myself off. wink
So! Has anyone read the book? Anyone have positive or negative reviews, theories about, or expressions of pity for Gregor?
And please, let's put spoiler warnings if necessary. I wouldn't want to ruin the book for anyone!
Kafka left many of his works unfinished, but even still is famous for his unique writing style and surreal content. The word "kafkaesque" is an adjective named after him:
dictionary.com
Kaf·ka·esque /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kahf-kuh-esk] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling the literary work of Franz Kafka: the Kafkaesque terror of the endless interrogations.
2. marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity: Kafkaesque bureaucracies.
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling the literary work of Franz Kafka: the Kafkaesque terror of the endless interrogations.
2. marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity: Kafkaesque bureaucracies.
The Metamorphosis is one of his most popular novels. It tells the story of a typical man, Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman working to provide for his family. Within the first sentence, it becomes apparent that Gregor has a bigger dilemma: somehow, overnight, he has been transformed into a gigantic vermin.
It goes on to describe his many efforts to try to live with his insect-like state, but as I'd like to leave something for you all to read and discuss, I'll cut myself off. wink
So! Has anyone read the book? Anyone have positive or negative reviews, theories about, or expressions of pity for Gregor?
And please, let's put spoiler warnings if necessary. I wouldn't want to ruin the book for anyone!