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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories is a collection of philosophical short stories by Franz Kafka. Summary of the Book This collection brings together some of Kafka’s most famous short stories. In the Metamorphosis, a salesman undergoes a macabre transformation overnight. He turns into a giant insect, and the story deals with his family’s reactions to his change. His sister cares for him, and she is forced to work as a salesgirl to feed the family. However, this eats away at her calm and she begins to detest her brother, who she blames for the transformation and her current situation. This collection of stories also includes Meditation, The Judgement, The Stoker, and The Aeroplanes at Brescia. About Franz Kafka Franz Kafka was a German-language writer. Born in Prague, Kafka studied to become a lawyer and wrote stories in his spare time. Kafka is best recognized for writing The Castle and The Trial.