"The Metamorphosis" is a novella written by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. The story follows Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. The novella begins with the startling metamorphosis, as Gregor discovers his new body and his inability to communicate with his family in a normal way. The story then explores how Gregor and his family deal with this bizarre transformation. Gradually, Gregor shifts from being the prima