The Metamorphosis is a haunting novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915, and remains one of his most acclaimed works. It tells the unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up to discover he has been transformed into a grotesque verminous creature. This chilling tale, marked by its stark and absurd simplicity, has earned its place as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature. This translation is by Ian Johnston, and the summary is narrated by David Richardson.