Franz Kafka is the author of the German novella, "Die Verwandlung" or "The Metamorphosis." It is said to be one of the outstanding works of fiction in the previous 20th century. Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, wakes up to find himself changed or metamorphosed into a terrible insect. Man is a rational animal. There is the human side that rushes forward to stand beside those who are old or ... possibly become an insect, it seems that Kafka has introduced the supernatural element in his writing. The change is never explained " it is never suggested that punishment is being meted out to Grego...

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