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Metamorphosis (version 2)

Metamorphosis (version 2)

Written by: Franz Kafka
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 The Metamorphosis is a haunting novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915, and remains one of his most acclaimed works. It tells the unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up to discover he has been transformed into a grotesque verminous creature. This chilling tale, marked by its stark and absurd simplicity, has earned its place as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature. This translation is by Ian Johnston, and the summary is narrated by David Richardson.Copyright International Ambient Sounds Art Social Sciences
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  • 006 - Chapter 3 Part 2

    006 - Chapter 3 Part 2
    Jan 17 2026
    The Metamorphosis is a haunting novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915, and remains one of his most acclaimed works. It tells the unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up to discover he has been transformed into a grotesque verminous creature. This chilling tale, marked by its stark and absurd simplicity, has earned its place as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature. This translation is by Ian Johnston, and the summary is narrated by David Richardson.
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    18 mins
  • 005 - Chapter 3 Part 1

    005 - Chapter 3 Part 1
    Jan 17 2026
    The Metamorphosis is a haunting novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915, and remains one of his most acclaimed works. It tells the unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up to discover he has been transformed into a grotesque verminous creature. This chilling tale, marked by its stark and absurd simplicity, has earned its place as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature. This translation is by Ian Johnston, and the summary is narrated by David Richardson.
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    28 mins
  • 004 - Chapter 2 Part 2

    004 - Chapter 2 Part 2
    Jan 17 2026
    The Metamorphosis is a haunting novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915, and remains one of his most acclaimed works. It tells the unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up to discover he has been transformed into a grotesque verminous creature. This chilling tale, marked by its stark and absurd simplicity, has earned its place as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature. This translation is by Ian Johnston, and the summary is narrated by David Richardson.
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    24 mins
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