Part I, opening
"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect." One of the most famous opening lines in modern literature.
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From Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
The novella's iconic opening line presents Gregor Samsa's metamorphosis as a matter-of-fact occurrence, establishing Kafka's signature blend of the absurd and the mundane.
Part I, opening pages
Gregor surveys his new body, his many legs waving helplessly, while worrying about being late for work rather than about his transformation itself.
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