“Sobre su espalda y sus costados arrastraba consigo por todas partes hilos, pelos, restos de comida... Su indiferencia hacia todo era demasiado grande como para tumbarse sobre su espalda y restregarse contra la alfombra, tal como hacia antes varias veces al día.”
Franz Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' is a novella that delves into the psychological and social impact of sudden and extreme transformation. The narrative follows Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. The story examines the struggle for identity and the alienation experienced by Gregor in a world that cannot comprehend his metamorphosis. Kafka's work is renowned for its complex and haunting portrayal of the human condition, often reflecting the anxieties and existential concerns of modern life. more
Franz Kafka (July 3, 1883 - June 3, 1924) was an important German-language novelist of the 20th century, known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thoughts. His works, often themed around loneliness, alienation, and existentialism, have had a profound impact on literature and philosophy. more
“A martyred look accompanied this reply, belying her air of passionless indifference.”
“I ain't in the state of mind where I give a darn.”
“Where there is accountability, there is action, where there is indifference, there is prayer.”
“Either you are stir-crazy for reform or you are crazy complacent and calling the doers crazy.”
“Power to people doesn't mean power, it means responsibility.”
“Wake up from indifference and be the final solution.”