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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka ~ Full ...

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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka audiobook. Genre: fantasy Immerse yourself in the hauntingly surreal world of Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis,' a mesmerizing tale that plunges you into the life of Gregor Samsa, a humble traveling salesman who awakens one fateful morning to discover he has transformed into a grotesque insect. As you listen to the audiobook ... Show More
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