{"product_id":"metamorphosis-and-other-stories","title":"Metamorphosis and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6W, 2010 Folio Society \u003cstrong\u003eFIRST\u003c\/strong\u003e edition with illustrations, first printing, eight color plates, housed in original slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMetamorphosis and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Franz Kafka is a collection of surreal and thought-provoking tales that explore themes of alienation, identity, and the absurdity of human existence. The centerpiece story, \u003cem data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eThe Metamorphosis\u003c\/em\u003e, follows Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect, leading to his gradual isolation and rejection by his family. The accompanying stories—such as \u003cem data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eThe Judgment\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eIn the Penal Colony\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eA Hunger Artist\u003c\/em\u003e—delve into the darker corners of the human mind, portraying struggles with guilt, authority, and existential despair. Kafka’s unique blend of realism and the bizarre has made this collection a cornerstone of modern 5W, 2010 Folio Society FIRST edition with illustrations, first printing, eight color plates, housed in original slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback with slipcase\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003elike new condition, First edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46762140893350,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/AA69A672-951F-4281-97CB-37537F179237.jpg?v=1761086148","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/metamorphosis-and-other-stories","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}