| Record Number |
804557 |
| ISBN |
9781785299940 |
| 1785299948 |
| Author |
Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 author. |
| Title |
The metamorphosis / [electronic resource]. Franz Kafka ; read by Benedict Cumberbatch. |
| Edition |
Abridged. |
| Publisher/Date |
London : BBC Digital Audio, 2018. |
| Tullamarine, Victoria : Bolinda Audio, [2018] |
| ℗2018. |
| Pagination etc. |
1 online resource (1 sound file (1 hr., 39 min., 40 sec.)) : digital. |
| Performer note |
Read by Benedict Cumberbatch. |
| Summary Note |
Benedict Cumberbatch reads Franz Kafka's famous story of man-turned-insect, MetamorphosisWinner of AudioFile Earphones Award AudioFileAfter a night of troubled dreams, Gregor Samsa wakes to discover that he has turned into a huge, monstrous, cockroach-like creature, with an armour-plated back and multiple limbs.Gradually, he comes to terms with his new state - but his parents and sister are horrified and increasingly revolted. To them, Gregor is unclean, verminous and entirely repellent, and as he becomes more and more of a burden, their horror turns to a terrible indifference...First published in 1915, Kafka's surreal existential novella explores concepts such as the absurdity of life, alienation and the disconnect between mind and body. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek, The Imitation Game), this tale - often described as one of the greatest in the history of fiction - is chilling, captivating and darkly comic.Duration: 1 hr 40 mins approx. |
| Subject |
Samsa, Gregor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Metamorphosis -- Fiction |
| Alienation (Social psychology) -- Fiction |
| Downloadable audio books. |
| Added Author |
Cumberbatch, Benedict, 1976- narrator. |
| Corporate Author |
British Broadcasting Corporation |
| Internet Site |
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