One of the most famous, enigmatic, and impactful narratives by Franz Kafka is "The Metamorphosis," which was written in 1912 and first published in book form in 1915 as part of the "Der jüngste Tag" series by Kurt Wolff Verlag. The story of the traveling salesman and cloth merchant Gregor Samsa, who one morning finds himself transformed into a gigantic insect and must now grapple with the consequences within his family, has become the subject of countless interpretations and adaptations. There are numerous film adaptations and comic versions, but sometimes such a powerful reception history can overshadow the allure of the original text. At the same time, the entire interpretation of Kafka, with its occasionally heavy metaphysical artillery, can make one forget the concreteness and even the humor present in Kafka's work. Therefore, it is all the more delightful to focus on the original text.