Audiobooks by Franz Kafka

Metamorphosis and Other Stories Audiobook

"Brought to you by Penguin. This collection of new translations brings together the small proportion of Kafka’s works that he thought worthy of publication. It includes Metamorphosis, his most famous work, an exploration of horrific transformation and alienation; Meditation, a collection of his earlier studies; The Judgement, written in a single night of frenzied creativity; The Stoker, the first chapter of a novel set in America and a fascinating occasional piece, The Aeroplanes at Brescia, Kafka’s eyewitness account of an air display in 1909. Together, these stories reveal the breadth of Kafka’s literary vision and the extraordinary imaginative depth of his thought. Translation and Afterword copyright © Michael Hofmann, 2007 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Franz Kafka (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein Hungerkünstler

"Franz Kafkas meisterhafte Erzählung 'Ein Hungerkünstler' beleuchtet in eindringlicher Sprache das Leiden und die Einsamkeit eines Mannes, der das Hungern zur Kunstform erhebt – und daran zerbricht. Ein verstörendes und zugleich faszinierendes Hörstück über Selbstaufopferung, Anerkennung und Entfremdung."

Franz Kafka (Author), Stefan Sofastedt (Narrator)

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The Metamorphosis

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.' So begins one of the most famous and unsettling works of modern literature, Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. This iconic novella is a masterclass in psychological fiction and a timeless exploration of human alienation, isolation, and the absurdity of existence. Gregor Samsa, a dutiful traveling salesman, is the sole provider for his family. When he undergoes his inexplicable transformation, his primary concern is not his monstrous new form, but his inability to go to work and pay off his family's debt. What follows is a profound and tragic story of how a family's love and gratitude curdle into shame, resentment, and neglect when faced with a reality they cannot comprehend. This premium audiobook production captures the stark, dreamlike quality of Kafka's prose, immersing the listener in the claustrophobic atmosphere of Gregor's room and the crushing weight of his isolation. This is a cornerstone of existentialist literature that will stay with you long after it ends. This masterpiece of absurdist fiction explores: Profound Alienation: Experience the ultimate story of isolation from one's family, one's work, and one's own body. The Nature of Identity: Question what it means to be human when your physical form is no longer recognizable. Family Duty and Resentment: Witness the dark and complex dynamics of a family pushed to its absolute limit. Existential Dread: Confront the unsettling feeling of living in a meaningless, absurd, and often indifferent universe. This audiobook is an essential listen for fans of: Albert Camus (The Stranger), Fyodor Dostoevsky (Notes from Underground), Jean-Paul Sartre, and anyone interested in literary fiction, philosophy, and the classics of world literature. Experience the unforgettable vision that has haunted readers for over a century. Download this essential audiobook today."

Franz Kafka (Author), Synthesized voice – unspecified (Narrator)

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[German] - Franz Kafka: Brief an den Vater: Hörbuchzeit: Klassiker der Weltliteratur

"Hörbuchzeit: Zeitlose Werke der Weltliteratur, meisterhaft vorgetragen. Dieses Hörbuch präsentiert einen der faszinierendsten Autoren der Literaturgeschichte: Franz Kafka. Dessen Vaterkonflikt trat nie offener zutage als in seinem berühmten 'Brief an den Vater', der allerdings nie abgeschickt wurde. Noch heute ein unabdingbarer Bestandteil der Schullektüre!"

Franz Kafka, Hörbuchzeit (Author), Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La metamorfosis - Audiolibro

"Una pesadilla cotidiana donde lo absurdo se vuelve ley. Una mañana cualquiera, Gregor Samsa despierta transformado en un insecto monstruoso. Pero lo más inquietante no es su nuevo cuerpo, sino la frialdad con la que el mundo —su familia incluida— reacciona. Aislado en su habitación, entre las paredes del hogar que ya no lo reconoce, Gregor observa cómo su humanidad se desvanece ante la indiferencia, la rutina y la culpa. La metamorfosis es una obra clave del siglo XX: breve, inquietante y profundamente simbólica. Franz Kafka construye aquí una alegoría feroz sobre la alienación, la fragilidad del vínculo familiar y el peso aplastante de la identidad."

Audiolibros Clásicos, Audiolibros de Clásicos, Franz Kafka (Author), David Serrano (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La metamorfosis - Audiolibro

Audiolibros Clásicos, Audiolibros de Clásicos, Franz Kafka (Author), David Serrano (Narrator)

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[German] - Franz Kafka: Die Verwandlung. Ungekürzt gelesen mit Interpretationshilfe: Abitur Literatu

"Kafkas berühmte Novelle 'Die Verwandlung', original und ungekürzt vorgetragen. Doch das ist nicht alles! Dazu gibt es eine kurze Biografie des Autoren sowie ausführliche Analyse der Novelle, Kapitel für Kapitel. Alles, was man wissen muss! Trackliste: 1. Biografie Franz Kafka, 2.-4. Die Verwandlung, ungekürzt gelesen. 5.: Analyse und Interpretation der Novelle."

5 Minuten, 5 Minuten Biografien, Abitur Literatur, Franz Kafka, Jürgen Fritsche, Lektüreliste (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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Metamorphosis

"A masterful mix of horror and absurdity, Metamorphosis tells the story of travelling salesman Samsa, who wakes up one day to find out he has turned into a giant insect. Samsa has been a model of virtue for years, single-handedly supporting his parents and young sister. Suddenly he finds himself outcast in his own home, facing a world in which he no longer has a place. Simultaneously harrowing and humorous, Metamorphosis is a strange, subtle and moving novella which has become a classic of world literature. This edition includes the classic, unabridged text, introduced and translated by William Aaltonen."

Franz Kafka (Author), Richard Attlee (Narrator)

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The Metamorphosis

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Franz Kafka’s *The Metamorphosis* is a haunting and thought-provoking novella that explores the absurdity of existence, the fragility of identity, and the alienation of the modern individual. The story follows Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. What unfolds is not a tale of horror in the traditional sense, but a deeply unsettling psychological portrait of a man rejected by his family, isolated in his own home, and stripped of dignity and purpose. As Gregor grapples with his new grotesque form, Kafka reveals the brutal indifference of society and family toward those who can no longer contribute economically or socially. The novella captures the suffocating routines of bourgeois life, the erosion of human connection, and the tragic consequences of unmet expectations and emotional neglect. First published in 1915, *The Metamorphosis* remains a cornerstone of existential literature and modernist fiction. Its surreal premise and bleakly ironic tone have made it one of the most widely read and interpreted literary works of the 20th century. Kafka’s spare prose and nightmarish imagery invite readers to confront uncomfortable truths about guilt, shame, and the limits of empathy. Profoundly strange yet painfully relatable, *The Metamorphosis* continues to resonate with readers across generations as a timeless meditation on what it means to be human—and to be treated as something less."

Franz Kafka (Author), Digital Voice Andrew E (Narrator)

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[French] - La Métamorphose

"Dans La Métamorphose, nous faisons la connaissance de Gregor Samsa, un voyageur de commerce qui se réveille un matin pour découvrir qu'il s'est transformé en un énorme insecte. Ce changement choquant le plonge dans un univers d'angoisse et d'aliénation, alors qu'il lutte pour comprendre sa nouvelle condition. Kafka explore des thèmes profonds tels que l'isolement, la famille et l'identité à travers les yeux de Gregor, dont la transformation bouleverse non seulement sa vie, mais aussi celle de ses proches. Ce récit poignant, à la fois troublant et fascinant, interroge notre rapport à la société et à nous-mêmes. Plongez dans cette œuvre emblématique qui allie réalisme et fantastique, et découvrez la lutte d'un homme face à l'absurde. Un voyage captivant qui ne manquera pas de résonner longtemps après l'écoute."

Franz Kafka (Author), Jean-Pierre Venaissin (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Verwandlung

"In Franz Kafkas Meisterwerk 'Die Verwandlung' erleben wir die schockierende Metamorphose von Gregor Samsa, einem gewöhnlichen Reisenden, der eines Morgens als ungeheures Ungeziefer erwacht. Diese fesselnde Erzählung thematisiert die existenziellen Ängste und die Isolation des modernen Menschen. Durch Gregors Augen erleben wir seine innere Zerrissenheit und den schmerzhaften Konflikt zwischen Pflichtbewusstsein und dem Streben nach Identität. Kafkas eindringliche Sprache und die surrealen Elemente schaffen eine Atmosphäre der Beklemmung, die den Hörer in ihren Bann zieht. Dieses Hörbuch lädt dich ein, in eine Welt einzutauchen, die sowohl beunruhigend als auch faszinierend ist. Lass dich von Kafkas einzigartigem Stil und den tiefgründigen Themen mitreißen und entdecke die unheimlichen Facetten der menschlichen Existenz. Ein unverzichtbares Erlebnis für alle Liebhaber klassischer Literatur und psychologischer Erzählungen!"

Franz Kafka (Author), Jean-Pierre Venaissin (Narrator)

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[German] - Spannung, Tiefe & Abgründe: Die große Hörbuch Box der psychologischen Novellen: Meisterwe

"Diese Novellen gehen unter die Haut: Entdecken Sie Geschichten voller innerer Konflikte, tragischer Wendungen und psychologischer Dramatik. Mit: Der Sandmann (E.T.A. Hoffmann, Track 1-2), Germelshausen (F. Gerstäcker, Track 3-4), Ein Doppelgänger (T. Storm, Track 5-7), Bahnwärter Thiel (G. Hauptmann, Track 8-9), Das Urteil (F. Kafka, Track 10), Kokain (W. Rheiner, Track 11), Der Tod des Kleinbürgers (F. Werfel, Track 12-18), 24 Stunden aus dem Leben einer Frau (S. Zweig, Track 19-21), Das Gold von Caxamalca (J. Wassermann, Track 22-23), Der Leviathan (J. Roth, Track 24-25). Fesselnd gelesen von Sven Görtz und Jürgen Fritsche."

E.T.A. Hoffmann, Franz Kafka, Franz Werfel, Friedrich Gerstäcker, Gerhart Hauptmann, Jakob Wassermann, Joseph Roth, Stefan Zweig, Theodor Storm, Walter Rheiner (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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