Metamorphosis
by Franz Kafka
- English
- Medium level
- 1 h 50 min to read
- Short stories
- Classics
About Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a medium read in English (short stories, classics). It takes about 1 h 50 min at 200 words per minute, a comfortable pace for language learners. The book is in the public domain and comes from Project Gutenberg.
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Main characters in Metamorphosis
Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesman, wakes one morning transformed into a giant insect. The story follows how he and his family cope as he becomes unable to work, is shut in his room and slowly withdraws from them.
Gregor Samsa
The salesman who wakes up as an insect and whose income supports his whole family.
Grete Samsa
Gregor's sister, who at first cares for him and later turns against him.
Mr. Samsa
Gregor's father, who had stopped working and who treats his son harshly after the change.
Mrs. Samsa
Gregor's mother, who loves him but cannot bear to look at him.
The chief clerk
Gregor's manager, who comes to the house when Gregor fails to turn up for work.
Questions about Metamorphosis
- How many words are in Metamorphosis?
- Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka has about 22,000 words. At 200 words per minute, a comfortable pace for language learners, it takes about 1 h 50 min to read.
- Who are the main characters in Metamorphosis?
- The main characters are Gregor Samsa, Grete Samsa, Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa and The chief clerk.
- Can I read Metamorphosis for free?
- Yes. Metamorphosis is in the public domain, and you can read it free in English on PolyglotReader with inline translation, word lookup and audio.
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