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Mar 2024
1h 23m

Franz Kafka - The Metamorphosis

Peter Kovacs
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Franz Kafka - "The Metamorphosis" - is a profound tale that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the human condition. Kafka's celebrated literary style masterfully draws listeners into a bizarre yet strangely relatable universe, where the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, awakens to find himself transformed into a grotesque insect. 
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