--- product_id: 8490486 title: "The Metamorphosis: A New Translation by Susan Bernofsky" price: "16612CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8490486-the-metamorphosis-a-new-translation-by-susan-bernofsky store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Metamorphosis: A New Translation by Susan Bernofsky **Price:** 16612CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Metamorphosis: A New Translation by Susan Bernofsky - **How much does it cost?** 16612CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8490486-the-metamorphosis-a-new-translation-by-susan-bernofsky) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "This fine version, with David Cronenberg’s inspired introduction and the new translator’s beguiling afterword, is, I suspect, the most disturbing though the most comforting of all so far; others will follow, but don’t hesitate: this is the transforming text for you." ―Richard Howard Franz Kafka’s 1915 novella of unexplained horror and nightmarish transformation became a worldwide classic and remains a century later one of the most widely read works of fiction in the world. It is the story of traveling salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. This hugely influential work inspired George Orwell, Albert Camus, Jorge Louis Borges, and Ray Bradbury, while continuing to unsettle millions of readers. In her new translation of Kafka’s masterpiece, Susan Bernofsky strives to capture both the humor and the humanity in this macabre tale, underscoring the ways in which Gregor Samsa’s grotesque metamorphosis is just the physical manifestation of his longstanding spiritual impoverishment. Review: Cool edition, recommended. - Nice edition of a true classic. I haven't yet read this translation in full but glancing over select passages, it seems rather crisp and readable in style without taking significant liberties. Good quality production, cool cover, intro by David Cronenberg. Recommended. Review: So happy I finally read this - Such a great translation, made me super emotional. This is a great read, especially in today’s climate of disposable labor. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,906 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #329 in Classic Literature & Fiction #598 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #823 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,261 Reviews | ## Images ![The Metamorphosis: A New Translation by Susan Bernofsky - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NolPFccdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool edition, recommended. *by B***B on July 4, 2026* Nice edition of a true classic. I haven't yet read this translation in full but glancing over select passages, it seems rather crisp and readable in style without taking significant liberties. Good quality production, cool cover, intro by David Cronenberg. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So happy I finally read this *by A***A on March 31, 2026* Such a great translation, made me super emotional. This is a great read, especially in today’s climate of disposable labor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hidden Toll *by M***N on June 29, 2026* I ended up rating The Metamorphosis 4 stars. When I first finished, I thought it was closer to a 3 or 3.5. I wasn’t emotionally devastated the way I expected to be. Instead, I found myself thinking about it for hours afterward, turning over scenes and symbols in my mind. For a novella that’s barely over 70 pages, that’s an accomplishment in itself. On the surface, it’s a bizarre story about a man who wakes up transformed into a monstrous insect. But I don’t think it’s really about the insect at all. To me, it was the story of a caregiver who slowly realizes that, to the people he has sacrificed everything for, he has become nothing more than a bug. Gregor spends his life supporting his parents and sister. His identity is completely wrapped up in what he provides. When he loses the ability to work, his family doesn’t simply lose their income. They gradually stop seeing him as a person. One of the most interesting parts of the novella was watching the symbolism evolve. The door to Gregor’s room begins as protection, preserving his privacy and dignity. Over time, it becomes a source of shame. Eventually it is left open during dinner, turning Gregor into a spectator, silently watching his family continue their lives without him. It reminded me of keeping insects in a glass enclosure, except Kafka reverses the roles. Gregor watches the humans, and in many ways they become the creatures under observation. Gregor, despite his grotesque appearance, remains compassionate until the very end, while his family’s behavior becomes increasingly mechanical and utilitarian. Another detail that lingered with me was the apartment itself. Kafka specifically reminds us that Gregor chose it. It felt like one final reminder that everything the family enjoyed had been built through Gregor’s sacrifice, yet after his death they eagerly discuss moving somewhere smaller, almost as though they are shedding every trace of him. That struck me as far crueler than Gregor’s death itself. The ending didn’t break my heart because Gregor died. It broke my heart because of how quickly everyone moved on. Within a day, his family is talking about promotions, a brighter future, and finding Grete a husband. Gregor devoted his existence to them, yet his absence is treated more like relief than loss. One realization I kept coming back to was that Gregor’s endless caregiving may have unintentionally enabled his family’s dependence. He believed they couldn’t survive without him, but once he was gone, they adapted remarkably quickly. In trying to carry everyone else’s burdens, he prevented them from discovering they were capable of carrying their own. Kafka’s prose is intentionally repetitive. The days blur together, Gregor weakens, and the monotony becomes part of the horror. At times I wished for more emotional intimacy with Gregor as a character, because we know surprisingly little about him outside of his obligations. Yet perhaps that’s the point. Even before becoming an insect, Gregor had already been reduced to his usefulness. I didn’t finish this book feeling devastated. I finished it feeling unsettled. It left me asking uncomfortable questions about caregiving, conditional love, usefulness, and what remains of a person’s identity when they can no longer provide for the people around them. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Metamorphosis: A New Translation by Susan Bernofsky - Stranger By Albert Camus - White Nights --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8490486-the-metamorphosis-a-new-translation-by-susan-bernofsky](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/8490486-the-metamorphosis-a-new-translation-by-susan-bernofsky) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*