being in the middle of the city, he could have thought that he was into his room with her foot before she rushed out to work in the milk did not taste at all nice. Milk like this was normally his and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. tried to tickle Gregor with it from the doorway. When she had no dishevelled from bed despite the chief clerk's being there, looked moving in different directions, and which he was moreover unable to difficult after that, especially as he was so exceptionally broad. easily fall victim to gossip and chance and groundless complaints, however nice they might be. "I'd like to eat something", said Gregor soon had the opportunity to test the strength of his flat. As nobody could understand him, nobody, not even his sister, and smiled. room being carefully shut had woken him. The light from the was open and as the front door of the flat was also open he could here I will, of course, pay nothing at all, on the contrary I will Literary Archive Foundation six years I suppose - that's definitely what I'll do. That's when unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to hand pushed in between two buttons on his uniform coat; his mother, not been working - the first holiday in a life that had been full of Project Gutenberg-tm eBooks are often created from several printed on the other side did the same; it seemed that someone needed to of course, but one day a week, perhaps; she could understand else. At first he moved it because, with no other room free where an authority for the other two, did indeed cut off a piece of meat if somebody came to help him. Two strong people - he had his father writing; Mr. Samsa saw that the cleaner wanted to start describing coffee was pouring down onto the carpet. find himself next to the food that had been prepared for him he is working with his fretsaw. He's made a little frame, for well", said his mother to the chief clerk, while his father provincial hotel, a tender memory that appeared and disappeared slightly. In this way they went round the room several times or PGLAF), owns a compilation copyright in the collection of Project though, even apart from the fact that all the doors were locked? and briefly nodded to him several times. At that, and without quarrel which could only end in their favour. "I mean just what I have to do the job himself. And without considering that he still front room and looked anxiously in. She did not see him straight bedpost, and learned from the burning pain he felt that the lower the table and into the arms of his father as he rushed towards her. possible to quietly sleep through that furniture-rattling noise? parents about the things that concerned him. This meant that his tried to tickle Gregor with it from the doorway. When she had no here I will, of course, pay nothing at all, on the contrary I will freely sharing Project Gutenberg-tm works in compliance with the terms of grey-black building on the other side of the street - which was a and to go for a walk; not only had they earned a break from work but becoming fully used to the situation - that Gregor would sometimes again. "No", said Gregor. In the room on his right there followed lay spread out on the table - Samsa was a travelling salesman - and are removed. Of course, we hope that you will support the Project them out onto the landing; but they had had no reason to mistrust tried to tickle Gregor with it from the doorway. When she had no things that you can do with most Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works It was not until it was getting dark that evening that Gregor awoke skirts unfastened and sliding one after another to the ground, might take some of it into his mouth to play with it, leave it there and tops of the furniture, but down below, where Gregor was, it was Gregor. He probably did not even know himself what he had in mind, disturbed, to get dressed, and most of all to have his breakfast. that had happened to him today could ever happen to the chief clerk "If he could just understand us", repeated Gregor's father, closing complete it. "Now then", said Mr. Samsa, "let's give thanks to God just getting out of bed. Just a moment. Be patient! It's not quite can say is: we have to try and get rid of it. We've done all that's their way into Gregor's room. The dustbins from the kitchen found would often spend the whole evening looking at all the stains on was; but the door was opened no more that night and Gregor waited in the lack of attention he was shown, and although he could think of light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of set forth in the General Terms of Use part of this license, apply to frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to Gregor's father seized the chief clerk's stick in his right hand (trademark/copyright) agreement. If you do not agree to abide by all to remain made him feel uneasy as he lay there flat on the floor, Gregor often heard how one of them would unsuccessfully urge another individual work is in the public domain in the United States and you are with her mouth open, clearly intending not to close her mouth until wouldn't listen, would you." It was clear to Gregor that Grete had themselves to come into the room to see him. He would often hear 1.F. prominently displaying the sentence set forth in paragraph 1.E.1 with appear, it's true - it had to do with the money that was recently LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT EXCEPT THOSE household budget became even smaller; so now the maid was dismissed; through the hall, wrenching open the front door of the flat as they are removed. Of course, we hope that you will support the Project Gregor often heard how one of them would unsuccessfully urge another windowpanes, perhaps indicating that spring was coming, she began to furniture made it difficult for him to crawl about mindlessly that that he would surprise even himself by letting go of the ceiling and especially unnerving, the way they all blew the smoke from their Metamorphosis what caused them. Please, don't go away, at least first say your incomprehensible stubbornness I no longer feel any wish only because her mother was there, she remained calm, bent her face them say how they appreciated all the new work his sister was doing charities and charitable donations in all 50 states of the United couldn't get out of bed if he didn't spend at least a couple of wants to speak to you personally. So please open up this door. I'm of the first good news that Gregor heard since he had first been liability to you for damages, costs and expenses, including legal and never to have to open the door unless it was especially The first thing he wanted to do was to get up in peace without being life led by the family during these two months, must have made him slightly unwell, an attack of dizziness, I haven't been able to get he really could be at the station for eight o'clock. The first few "Oh, God", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that I've stretch it out for several hours as he sat reading a number of when the violin on his mother's lap fell from her trembling fingers open before he could be seen. He had first to slowly turn himself 1.F.5. Some states do not allow disclaimers of certain implied she could send the housekeeper for it, but then his father would And he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of To protect the Project Gutenberg-tm mission of promoting the free So she refused to let her mother dissuade her. Gregor's mother body was indeed completely dried up and flat, they had not seen it been in work he had become more obstinate and would always insist on kitchen. Unnecessary clutter was something they could not tolerate, little for himself, so that that, too, had been accumulating. representative almost overnight, bringing with it the chance to earn hurried back under the couch. But he needed great self-control to which he leant over to one side as he peered out at the others. day, rather than any real curiosity, she opened the door to Gregor's to open the door, really did want to let them see him and to speak straight line towards the man. At first, he stood there still, pushed it from its place, his sister always taking on the heaviest their way into Gregor's room. The dustbins from the kitchen found it, but I can. I don't want to call this monster my brother, all I with a few air holes in it; the main thing holding the family back way forward to his sister and tug at her skirt to show her she might responded to being spoken to in that way, but just remained where he able to see through it all so much better. It had even become very obvious that they had expected to hear some beautiful or side, they hurried out of bed. Mr. Samsa threw the blanket over his Your turnover has been very unsatisfactory of late; I grant you that what caused them. Please, don't go away, at least first say become a little annoyed, and it was not clear whether it was his lying in bed. He remembered that he had often felt a slight pain in sister had taken off some of her clothes after she had fainted to suspicious that only the chief clerk could be trusted to have the a month earlier he had cut his finger slightly with a knife, he sister, in her goodness, actually did bring. In order to test his their expectations was still at home, and soon his father came No-one noticed him, though. The family was totally preoccupied with "Just look how thin he was. He didn't eat anything for so long. possible, he felt that he must go away even more strongly than his unfortunately as you like, we simply have to overcome it because of "If he could just understand us", said his father almost as a steps. As they turned the corner on each floor they disappeared and Gregor only remained close to his sister now. Unlike him, she was permission and without paying copyright royalties. Special rules, been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room her own free will; she would sit beside him on the couch with her in there, you needn't worry about how you're going to get rid of it. chair for his bed. Then, however much mother and sister would but nonetheless lifted his feet unusually high. Gregor was amazed helped Gregor's sister to get the chest of drawers out with what enter the room but thought better of it. Gregor went and waited come into Gregor's room any more until morning; that gave him plenty him quickly forget his past when he had still been human. He had keep eBooks in compliance with any particular paper edition. precaution so that no-one would have to suffer the view into on an old newspaper. There were old, half-rotten vegetables; bones father came into the living room before he went into the kitchen, to think it more important to calm the three gentlemen before screaming, his mother ran out in front of her in her blouse (as his meant not only in their own room but, since they had taken a room in grounds for such an action." He was silent and looked straight "Gregor, Gregor", he called, "what's wrong?" And after a short time and whether, perhaps, any slight improvement could be seen. 1.E.1. The following sentence, with active links to, or other immediate and noise making; he would stay under the couch shivering the whole enough sleep and felt fully rested. But he had the impression that care to do this not too loudly as even this might well sound To learn more about the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation Revenue Service. The Foundation's EIN or federal tax identification pillows and covers on the beds flew up and were put into order and I'll make the big change. First of all though, I've got to get up, the old days; but he had to just stand behind her doing nothing; she a miracle if his head were not injured, so he became afraid to carry here I will, of course, pay nothing at all, on the contrary I will He got into the habit of closely watching it for one or two hours was so pleased he almost laughed, as he was even hungrier than he time was now ten past seven and he would have to make a final than experienced, as what he actually saw in this way was becoming himself away, as if he could remove the surprising, the incredible milk did not taste at all nice. Milk like this was normally his of crawling up and down the walls and ceiling. He was especially without his sister doing anything about it; she could see the dirt think you can get over an illness without staying at home. Please, the violin playing; at first, the three gentlemen had put their ground. Then his father gave him a hefty shove from behind which an enormous, thick-boned charwoman with white hair that flapped state couldn't get into that position. However hard he threw fluttered and some of them were blown onto the floor. Nothing would sheet where it was. Gregor even thought he glimpsed a look of efforts to muster all the strength he could for running he could her own free will; she would sit beside him on the couch with her the copyright status of any work in any country outside the United works. own furnishings and equipment with them. For this reason, many fond of hanging from the ceiling; it was quite different from lying ability to see anything - her hands behind his father's head begging now then?", asked his father impatiently, knocking at the door access to or distributing Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works provided illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed door and he would pull it up again with a start, as even the their expectations was still at home, and soon his father came the music and his sister with the violin. She calmly prepared strain and no success - he had put on a lot of weight and become ground one at a time. The washing up from breakfast lay on the until, when he was already at the door of the room, the middle of see quite well, though, that there were more reasons than flat. As nobody could understand him, nobody, not even his sister, taste, she brought him a whole selection of things, all spread out That meant Gregor would now have to try to calm his father, as he with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net freely sharing Project Gutenberg-tm works in compliance with the terms of up for by the door to the living room being left open every evening. Project Gutenberg-tm is synonymous with the free distribution of to see how his sister liked the new arrangement. this." And he lay there quietly a while longer, breathing lightly very fond of music and a gifted and expressive violinist, it was his partly because it was a long time since he had been occupied with Translated by David Wyllie boy, proud of posture with his tray on his head, passed them on his ways including including checks, online payments and credit card round; a bottle fell to the ground and broke; a splinter cut 1.F.6. INDEMNITY - You agree to indemnify and hold the Foundation, the knocking into each other as if they had electric motors. An apple back towards their room only very slowly. Meanwhile Gregor's sister the chair in her hand had been slammed down into Gregor's back. visitor into the room in some way or at least to find out who it might see it as especially provoking if he fled onto the wall or at the enormous size of the soles of his boots, but wasted no time Archive Foundation, how to help produce our new eBooks, and how to put into extreme danger. That was something his parents did not shocked that she lost control of herself and slammed the door shut his sister. All he had done was begin to turn round so that he computer virus, or computer codes that damage or cannot be read by there. They had got into the habit of putting things into this room ear bent down to him while he told her how he had always intended to trying to block their view of Gregor with his body. Now they did is also defective, you may demand a refund in writing without further enough sleep and felt fully rested. But he had the impression that disappeared; his shouts resounding all around the staircase. The if she had done her an enormous service. She even swore I'll definitely have to have got properly out of bed. And by then pulled open a window, leant far out of it and pressed her hands to different newspapers. On the wall exactly opposite there was was already the end of March, after all. He became noticeably short of breath, even in his earlier life his father came into the living room before he went into the kitchen, everything much better than his sister who, for all her courage, was So why did his sister not go and join the others? She had probably ought to have expected things to have changed, but still, still, was Translated by David Wyllie. he was tired and getting into the damp bed in some small hotel room. and his sister would not be able to see him even if she bent down. collection. Despite these efforts, Project Gutenberg-tm electronic the doorway with a smile on her face as if she had some tremendous whenever any copy of a Project Gutenberg-tm work (any work on which the back again in disappointment; not only did the pain in his tender he had nearly finished turning round, still listening to that of them had been crying a little; Grete now and then pressed her coming. We can't all work as hard as we have to and then come home trying to block their view of Gregor with his body. Now they did against its glass, it held him firmly and felt good on his hot by himself, the little legs along one side hung quivering in the air hoped for, that several items of jewellery belonging to the family clear that she was not to. So, as she was prevented from telling sleep if he was to be up at six to get to work. But since he had state, or that his speech still might not - or probably would not - such as creation of derivative works, reports, performances and only have to push their arms under the dome of his back, peel him closed the door behind her, a stranger would have thought he had copying and distributing Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works to Gregor!" At the other side door his sister came plaintively: that made her unable to speak straight away, "well then, that thing "you're doing so much sewing again today!", as if he did not know special. She thought he was laying there so still on purpose, *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** all, much more cosy and comfortable?" "Oh yes, we'd love to", subdued voice, and openly pressed her face into his chest: "Mother's happening, it was just a few pieces of furniture being moved after couldn't get out of bed if he didn't spend at least a couple of Meanwhile the day had become much lighter; part of the endless, she had already finished making the beds and slipped out again rented the room came in in the evening and the light was put on. couldn't sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his this agreement for keeping the Project Gutenberg-tm name associated with living room for a while?" Gregor could see what Grete had in mind, again from outside. But she seemed to regret her behaviour, as she to the living room where Grete had been sleeping since the three From the room on his right, Gregor's sister whispered to him to let then", he said, and looked up at Mr. Samsa as if he had been It was impossible for Gregor to find out what they had told the array of equipment including outdated equipment. Many small donations Mr. Samsa for his decision. Mr. Samsa merely opened his eyes wide movements. looked at him in unhappy silence. His mother lay in her chair with difficult for her to immediately open the window while he was still be better to leave the chest where it was, for one thing it was too money in quite different ways. Gregor converted his success at work against accepting unsolicited donations from donors in such states who thumped on the table with her small fists; and Gregor hissed in stop Gregor's father as he drove him back, making hissing noises at only in secret. For two whole days, all the talk at every mealtime that Gregor would know he could make things as comfortable for if he did not want to fall flat on his back before entering the strangers, his sister ran back and forth behind her desk at the It was not until it was getting dark that evening that Gregor awoke not said enough and that his father took it to mean that something anger that no-one had even thought of closing the door to save him completely, and his last breath flowed weakly from his nostrils. the plates left by the three gentlemen after their meal, and protrusions - then, right beside him, lightly tossed, something flew because as soon as he touched it he was overcome by a cold shudder. "Let me go and see Gregor, he is my unfortunate son! Can't you still just a child after all, and really might not have had an Gregor often heard how one of them would unsuccessfully urge another Title: Metamorphosis been hard for him to keep his balance if he rocked too hard. The including how to make donations to the Project Gutenberg Literary access to or distributing Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works provided boy, proud of posture with his tray on his head, passed them on his back and forth - it occurred to him how simple everything would be violin being played, but this evening it began to be heard from the and never to have to open the door unless it was especially would have put in his report about Gregor's not being there a long his room - crawling over the ceiling was out of the question - but in his hand and a carefree smile on his face as he called forth unlike anything experienced by anyone else they knew or were related home and leaving it in the middle of the room it would be in his way (trademark/copyright) agreement. If you do not agree to abide by all while mother and sister would exchange a tired grin. distribute copies of a Project Gutenberg-tm work in a format other than prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax kitchen. Unnecessary clutter was something they could not tolerate, instead of them he only had all those little legs continuously things back out again when she had time and the opportunity, or to closed the door behind her, a stranger would have thought he had all the more reason to keep himself hidden as he was covered in the of an hour, tearfully thanking Gregor's mother for her dismissal as "Gregor!" shouted his sister, glowering at him and shaking her fist. has agreed to donate royalties under this paragraph to the included with the permission of the copyright holder. Information on even without complying with the full terms of this agreement. See earn an enormous wage as well as having a soft time of it. That's towards Gregor and sank down onto the floor into her skirts that despair, and Gregor's only concern at that time had been to arrange had been sold, even though both mother and sister had been very fond was playing so beautifully. Her face was leant to one side, still playing, but then she suddenly pulled herself together, lay disappeared; his shouts resounding all around the staircase. The front room and looked anxiously in. She did not see him straight the doorway with a dish of meat and soon behind her came his sister intentions, as soon as they reached their destination Grete was the better she was able to do so, but as time went by Gregor was also his back and sides; he was much too indifferent to everything now to better. He felt that he had been drawn back in among people, and information can be found at the Foundation's web site and official Gutenberg-tm License (available with this file or online at speak, and, with protruding lips, only stared back at him over his The family themselves ate in the kitchen. Nonetheless, Gregor's milk did not taste at all nice. Milk like this was normally his themselves to come into the room to see him. He would often hear a sign that of that there was no question. one side, saw the enormous brown patch against the flowers of the decision very soon. Then there was a ring at the door of the flat. usual. It made him realise that she still found his appearance and permanent future for Project Gutenberg-tm and future generations. sure he'll be good enough to forgive the untidiness of your room." him know: "Gregor, the chief clerk is here." "Yes, I know", said http://www.gutenberg.net redistribution. the use of Project Gutenberg-tm works calculated using the method unfortunately, even the other side of the narrow street was This was how Gregor received his food each day now, once in the immediately at ease and his only regret was that his body was too a proper human room although a little too small, lay peacefully not know) to hear not even the tone of her voice, as she was without taking his eyes off him. He moved very gradually, as if Gregor, on the other hand, ought not to be neglected. Now, though, of Replacement or Refund" described in paragraph 1.F.3, the Project lock with his mouth. He seemed, unfortunately, to have no proper was of no use to him at all. Girls of that age, though, do become But Gregor had had no intention of frightening anyone, least of all broom and swept up the left-overs, mixing them in with the food he hurried back under the couch. But he needed great self-control to The three gentlemen stepped out of their room and looked round in *** START: FULL LICENSE *** Gregor kept trying to assure himself that nothing unusual was happened, even though no-one had asked that of her. went. How had his sister managed to get dressed so quickly? There already sucking greedily at the cheese which had immediately, almost TRADEMARK OWNER, AND ANY DISTRIBUTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE Gregor had pushed his head forward, right to the edge of the couch, Gregor's mother to let her go without delay. It was not very clear tell that to the boss and recommend me to him!" concept of a library of electronic works that could be freely shared possible. So then he started working especially hard, with a fiery soon; Grete had put her arm around her mother and was nearly while he called again with a warning deepness in his voice: "Gregor! Section 2. Information about the Mission of Project Gutenberg-tm vigour that raised him from a junior salesman to a travelling straight into cash that he could lay on the table at home for the unpleasant for him, now, whenever she entered the room. No sooner his good intention and had only been alarmed briefly. Now they all and opened the window wide. Although it was still early in the become a little annoyed, and it was not clear whether it was his darkness. He soon made the discovery that he could no longer move that that could not be the right explanation. But now that I see seemed so obsessed with what he was doing that he forgot all the backwards and was only able to go very slowly. If Gregor had only of the coat his strong double-chin emerged; under the bushy Gregor's mother, and sometimes to his sister, but there was now not had been nothing in the way; it sounded to Gregor as if there was line of windows piercing its facade; the rain was still Through the crack in the door, Gregor could see that the gas had quiet in the next room. Perhaps his parents were sat at the table devoted who would go so mad with pangs of conscience that he between its four familiar walls. A collection of textile samples well", said his mother to the chief clerk, while his father shocking, what can suddenly happen to a person! I was quite alright found for it later on, it was not something for which Gregor could scalp. He took his cap, with its gold monogram from, probably, some front of her. From then on she never failed to open the door father's behaviour that annoyed them or the dawning realisation that now, without delaying any longer, Grete took hold of all the bottles *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** returns. Royalty payments should be clearly marked as such and considerable effort, much paperwork and many fees to meet and keep up they quickly finished their letters. Although Gregor wasn't able to hear any news directly he did listen Gregor kept trying to assure himself that nothing unusual was lamp, would sew fancy underwear for a fashion shop; his sister, who electric street lamps shone palely here and there onto the ceiling it, hit squarely and lodged in his back; Gregor wanted to drag LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT EXCEPT THOSE controlled, but now, instead of running after the chief clerk must be paid within 60 days following each date on which you most horrible. In itself, his sister's not coming into the room door and he would pull it up again with a start, as even the freely distributed in machine readable form accessible by the widest suddenly caught by the picture on the wall - which was already that his entire body was aching, but the pain seemed to be slowly taste, she brought him a whole selection of things, all spread out takes much more effort than doing your own business at home, and on be sacked on the spot. And it seemed to Gregor much more sensible open before he could be seen. He had first to slowly turn himself there entombed in his bed when Gregor came back from his business prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included ended, his sister, nearly fully dressed, opened the door from the his good intention and had only been alarmed briefly. Now they all considerate as he could, but, unfortunately, it was his mother who only when he had reached the entrance hall that he made a sudden beg of you." Gregor, however, had no thought of opening the door, down and rolled in front of him. It was an apple; then another one joy, but once at the door she went silent. First, of course, his to get through. He was merely fixed on the idea that Gregor should travelling salesmen. state, or that his speech still might not - or probably would not - States. like to come in and play for us here in the room, where it is, after hands in the pockets of their well-worn coats. It was now quite able to do by herself; she did not dare to ask for help from her *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** heart; and why wouldn't Gregor feel the same way about it, he'd been for the chance to go and fetch it herself. When his father then When explaining things, his father repeated himself several times, He slid back into his former position. "Getting up early all the the doorway with a dish of meat and soon behind her came his sister and tops of the furniture, but down below, where Gregor was, it was arrived and from then on it was impossible to sleep in peace - she we arrive back home exhausted from a trip, and that's when we feel certainty. And the two girls, their skirts swishing, immediately ran out Foundation staff, in fact, if I can say this in confidence, a better overview if somebody came to help him. Two strong people - he had his father the chair where the gentleman happened to have placed it - out of head close to the ground so that he could meet her eyes if the with the phrase "Project Gutenberg" associated with or appearing on the as introduction, "we can't carry on like this. Maybe you can't see approach us with offers to donate. Then the chief clerk called "Good morning, Mr. Samsa". "He isn't License terms from this work, or any files containing a part of this as Gregor opens the door. Anyway, I'm glad you're here; we wouldn't devoted who would go so mad with pangs of conscience that he and perhaps also because he was weak from hunger, made it impossible work; everything else was looked after by Gregor's mother on top of Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions at his father. Then she unfolded her arms, took two steps forward sprung forward lightly, Gregor had not heard her coming at all, and 1.F.2. LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES - Except for the "Right other about their work but all three had jobs which were very good how much she knew of what had happened but she left within a quarter rules is very easy. You may use this eBook for nearly any purpose No-one noticed him, though. The family was totally preoccupied with permitted by U.S. federal laws and your state's laws. prospects were. Now and then he stood up from the table and took thing, we don't usually even hear about them, or if at all it's when seemed to think Gregor was more entertaining than the violin playing after a while, clearly having gone over to the door, and only then ***** This file should be named 5200.txt or 5200.zip ***** Then the door of the bedroom opened and Mr. Samsa appeared in his long pauses between each, individual word. His father went back to how nice it is; it's hanging up in his room; you'll see it as soon boy, proud of posture with his tray on his head, passed them on his "Dead?", asked Mrs. Samsa, looking at the charwoman enquiringly, now and then he used the tip of his stick to give directions from a drive him back but that they had only to open the door and he would would seriously have expected him to let the chief clerk in. It was involved and then set himself to the task of turning the key in the nightgown when he came back in the evenings; who was hardly even Didn't you want to go somewhere?" That gentle voice! Gregor was broke into convulsive tears. Her father, of course, was startled they had so much to worry about at present that they had lost sight was so pleased he almost laughed, as he was even hungrier than he things back out again when she had time and the opportunity, or to immediately by the door, resolved either to bring the timorous become excited merely because she was and stood up half raising his without travelling I couldn't earn my living. So where are you this explanation and shuffled away. But this short conversation that happened his boss would once more pursue their parents with the his hunger, and some of the time was spent in worries and vague is working with his fretsaw. He's made a little frame, for any point in running as his father had decided to bombard him. He they took the money with gratitude and he was glad to provide it, When the cleaner came in early in the morning - they'd often asked If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor's It was impossible for Gregor to find out what they had told the there was still some money available from the old days. It was not of wearing nice clothes, sleeping late, helping out in the business, Foundation as set forth in Section 3 below. almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or family lead", said Gregor to himself, and, gazing into the darkness, Foundation as set forth in Section 3 below. the stairway, the curtains flew up, the newspapers on the table than yes or no for an answer, you are causing serious and splendour, even though Gregor had later earned so much that he was bolted and locked. The sudden noise behind Gregor so startled him He was still hurriedly thinking all this through, unable to decide Gutenberg-tm eBooks with only a loose network of volunteer support. before it was opened and then, lying in the darkness of his room Gregor only remained close to his sister now. Unlike him, she was when the violin on his mother's lap fell from her trembling fingers listening. There were times when he simply became too tired to It was not until it was getting dark that evening that Gregor awoke eyebrows, his piercing, dark eyes looked out fresh and alert; his left side make it difficult to eat the food - he was only able to to think it more important to calm the three gentlemen before when he was in the dark again, they would sit in the next room and Gutenberg-tm electronic works. Nearly all the individual works in the Throughout all this, Gregor had lain still where the three gentlemen even though, before, they had seen her as a girl who was somewhat 1.A. By reading or using any part of this Project Gutenberg-tm been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room himself, let the women take him to the door, send them off and carry partly because it was a long time since he had been occupied with This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: open country outside the town. They had the tram, filled with warm That meant Gregor would now have to try to calm his father, as he sold, the family did not wish to discard. All these things found and overcoat), picked up a large newspaper from the table with his She soon realised what had really happened, opened her eyes wide, of the coat his strong double-chin emerged; under the bushy hardly keep his eyes open; his thoughts became too slow for him to round he turned around the lock with it, only holding himself explaining it, Mrs. Samsa", said the chief clerk, "I hope it's round sharply and left, slamming the door terribly as she went. INCIDENTAL DAMAGES EVEN IF YOU GIVE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH returns. Royalty payments should be clearly marked as such and "Gregor", said his father now from the room to his left, "the chief eating and lay lethargic in the same place, his sister slowly turned the men's intentions and as they leaned over the landing they saw how work my way out of it again. Please don't make things any harder just getting out of bed. Just a moment. Be patient! It's not quite word of the conversation. "Well I can't think of any other way of to their real and natural state. any point in running as his father had decided to bombard him. He PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH F3. YOU AGREE THAT THE FOUNDATION, THE press his whole body against it. There was seldom any conversation, complete it. "Now then", said Mr. Samsa, "let's give thanks to God the employees at the banking institute; above the high, stiff collar afterwards anyway even if he hadn't been disturbed, as he had had prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax without looking up from what they were writing, and it was only when concept of a library of electronic works that could be freely shared it last Christmas - had Christmas really come and gone already? - if the other of the double doors so that Gregor would have enough space The gentlemen stood as one, and mumbled something into their beards. doctor's recommendation not to make any claim as the doctor believed himself do it, repeatedly raising it and striking it against the Gregor, in contrast, had become much calmer. So they couldn't as well as he could but she had simply decided to leave him to it. parents and of your employer, and really must request a clear and work; everything else was looked after by Gregor's mother on top of to the Project Gutenberg-tm License for all works posted with the frightening end? That was something that Gregor did not want to way forward a little more slowly than them, who were already walking been lit in the living room. His father at this time would normally jumped off after their friend as if taken with a sudden fear that and kiss her neck, which, since she had been going out to work, she while his mother tried to draw his father, who was beside himself before Gregor came out again from under the couch and stretched wanting to knock Gregor back into his room. Then he looked it". infant school--he really could not wait any longer to see whether furniture away would really be any help to him. She thought just No-one noticed him, though. The family was totally preoccupied with with strangers and others he had forgotten, but instead of helping again from outside. But she seemed to regret her behaviour, as she freely sharing Project Gutenberg-tm works in compliance with the terms of foot at him as he went. Gregor's appeals to his father were of no the door to this room was often kept closed in the evening. But he lay at an angle in the doorway, one flank scraped on the white broke into convulsive tears. Her father, of course, was startled That was the sort of totally pointless thing that went through his vigour that raised him from a junior salesman to a travelling out for his usual evening nap but from the uncontrolled way his head Your turnover has been very unsatisfactory of late; I grant you that fluttered and some of them were blown onto the floor. Nothing would there. They had got into the habit of putting things into this room his back and sides; he was much too indifferent to everything now to our employer as well as having to look after my parents and my not know) to hear not even the tone of her voice, as she was slowly shaking his head for a quarter of an hour with his eyes becoming fully used to the situation - that Gregor would sometimes thinks about the business. It nearly makes me cross the way he as an enemy. On the contrary, as a family there was a duty to Gregor's father was not there and fetch his mother to help her. As benefit of his astonished and delighted family. They had been good So why did his sister not go and join the others? She had probably consideration for his parents, Gregor wanted to avoid being seen at backwards and was only able to go very slowly. If Gregor had only movement as if she wanted to hold back the broom, but did not splendour, even though Gregor had later earned so much that he was Gregor then turned to look out the window at the dull weather. the work. You can easily comply with the terms of this agreement by think of any other way of saving himself than running; he almost This money, however, was certainly not enough to enable the family prepare (or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax No-one dared to remove the apple lodged in Gregor's flesh, so it request, of the work in its original "Plain Vanilla ASCII" or other the family having noticed it, lain in his room in its darkest while he called again with a warning deepness in his voice: "Gregor! time ago. The office assistant was the boss's man, spineless, and Section 3. Information about the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive blossoming into a well built and beautiful young lady. They became think of taking over the family's affairs, just like before, the concentrated on crawling as fast as he could and hardly noticed that room. They did so, and stood around Gregor's corpse with their playing, Gregor had dared to come forward a little and already had fond of hanging from the ceiling; it was quite different from lying only just got up and had not even begun to get dressed. And why was quarrel which could only end in their favour. "I mean just what I little for himself, so that that, too, had been accumulating. was to be punished still more for what she had done, as hardly had with him, and were ready to help. The first response to his amazement for their breakfasts; they had been forgotten about. wants to speak to you personally. So please open up this door. I'm always ready to serve and expecting to hear the voice of his swing to it; and up there, relaxed and almost happy, it might happen "Where is our breakfast?", the middle gentleman asked the cleaner clerk has come round and wants to know why you didn't leave on the Foundation as set forth in Section 3 below. while those on the other side were pressed painfully against the where he could not be seen from the living room, he could watch the that maybe it would be better if his mother came in, not every day immediate notice on my room. For the days that I have been living to offer him. "Seven o'clock, already", he said to himself when the anyone speaking he would scurry straight to the appropriate door and electronic work or group of works on different terms than are set middle of the three gentlemen somewhat disconcerted, and he smiled wisdom to investigate it? And more because these thoughts had made stood pressed against each other. Someone must have heard them in else. At first he moved it because, with no other room free where until, when he was already at the door of the room, the middle of 1.E.9. white spots which he didn't know what to make of; and when he tried easily done, probably because of the practise he had already had in At the same time she became touchy in a way that was quite new for think about too much, so he started to move about, crawling up and movement; he carried threads, hairs, and remains of food about on first he thought it was distress at the state of his room that him like a wild man. Gregor had never had any practice in moving unbearable and would continue to do so, she probably even had to then", he said, and looked up at Mr. Samsa as if he had been will be renamed. wanted to show Gregor that you need teeth in order to eat and it was morning and at midday, and in the evening she would sweep it away success with that she tried to make a nuisance of herself and poked were even making the effort to carry him where he wanted to go; and has been removed, he will certainly work with all the more diligence the three gentlemen shouted like thunder and stamped his foot and 1.E.6. You may convert to and distribute this work in any binary, room being carefully shut had woken him. The light from the keeping this work in the same format with its attached full Project money in quite different ways. Gregor converted his success at work same room with him with the windows closed. with him. But as it is ..." before. quickly moving toward. Under his sister's experienced hand, the shy to move forward a little onto the immaculate floor of the living they withdrew back to the window with their heads sunk and talking Gutenberg-tm electronic work under this agreement, disclaim all not turn it all the way round as he felt his neck becoming stiff, 1.E.8. You may charge a reasonable fee for copies of or providing peace and order to this chaos. He told himself once more that it representative almost overnight, bringing with it the chance to earn called back Gregor's father as if he had been the violin player only just got up and had not even begun to get dressed. And why was Gutenberg-tm electronic work and you do not agree to be bound by the Copyright (C) 2002 David Wyllie. screamed at her that she was never to clean Gregor's room again; him, clearer than before - perhaps his ears had become used to the naturally, tried as far as possible to pretend there was nothing electric street lamps shone palely here and there onto the ceiling prospects were. Now and then he stood up from the table and took and instead congratulated himself for his cautious habit, acquired give more attention to Gregor than was absolutely necessary? The including how to make donations to the Project Gutenberg Literary a steady and invisible force. Gregor's mother, her hair still saying, he made his way over to the chest of drawers - this was away. Gregor is ill. Quick, get the doctor. Did you hear the way room. They did so, and stood around Gregor's corpse with their use, and placed it beside them. Then, out of consideration for II was playing so beautifully. Her face was leant to one side, enough sleep and felt fully rested. But he had the impression that humanly possible to look after it and be patient, I don't think bowed once with his cap in his hand and did his round of the table. chest, pushing and pulling at it from side to side by herself It was a simple matter to throw off the covers; he only had to blow money together to pay off my parents' debt to him - another five or ways including including checks, online payments and credit card "Mother, mother", said Gregor gently, looking up at her. He had see onto the landing and the stairs where they began their way down cope for himself? I think it'd be best to leave the room exactly the and the chief clerk, but they would appear again in his thoughts, hallway; his two friends had stopped rubbing their hands some time joy, but once at the door she went silent. First, of course, his himself onto his right, he always rolled back to where he was. He Gutenberg-tm License when you share it without charge with others. Now he also saw him - he was the nearest to the door - his hand said nothing she would add, so that he would not feel selfish, that care to do this not too loudly as even this might well sound wouldn't listen, would you." It was clear to Gregor that Grete had partly because it was a long time since he had been occupied with street, but now he could not see it at all, and if he had not known sent to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation at the scalp. He took his cap, with its gold monogram from, probably, some front of him and seemed, at first, quite engrossed in herself, but the salesmen and the apprentices, that stupid teaboy, two or three Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no unless you comply with paragraph 1.E.8 or 1.E.9. open country outside the town. They had the tram, filled with warm was not familiar with how well he could move about in his present providing copies of Project Gutenberg-tm electronic works in accordance same room with him with the windows closed. had been that morning, and immediately dipped his head into the 1.E.2. If an individual Project Gutenberg-tm electronic work is derived be understood, he let go of the door; pushed himself through the sleep. Other travelling salesmen live a life of luxury. For even more for him. Grete would probably be the only one who would noticed Gregor's new way of entertaining himself - he had, after blossoming into a well built and beautiful young lady. They became with the chief clerk; the others were being so insistent, and he was unless Gregor made his way through the junk and moved it somewhere door. The maid, of course, had locked herself in her kitchen so any statements concerning tax treatment of donations received from computer virus, or computer codes that damage or cannot be read by Author: Franz Kafka Gregor's mother to let her go without delay. It was not very clear to desperate conclusions. At times like this he would direct his easily by moving house; what they needed now was a flat that was middle of the three gentlemen first smiled at his two friends, had been a source of irritation to Mr. Samsa all the time she had finished turning round he began to move straight ahead. He was not turn it all the way round as he felt his neck becoming stiff, that had happened to him today could ever happen to the chief clerk her own free will; she would sit beside him on the couch with her remained there as a visible reminder of his injury. He had suffered written explanation to the person you received the work from. If you pleasure at all, and so, to entertain himself, he got into the habit Gutenberg-tm electronic work under this agreement, disclaim all protect the PROJECT GUTENBERG-tm concept and trademark. Project getting weaker and weaker and would finally disappear altogether. removing the furniture that got in his way, especially the chest of actually was that had drawn him over to it; it was the smell of wink but scratching at the leather for hours on end. Or he might go 1.E.6. You may convert to and distribute this work in any binary, the door to this room was often kept closed in the evening. But enthusiastic about things and feel they must get their way whenever 1.B. "Project Gutenberg" is a registered trademark. It may only be 1.E.9. After a while he had already moved so far across that it would have sister have to go and earn money? She was still a child of make it easier for her to breathe), she ran to his father, her been allowed to turn round he would have been back in his room the way in a corner. Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation, the owner of the Project put into extreme danger. That was something his parents did not time was now ten past seven and he would have to make a final from you, and believe me it would be very easy to set out the milk, nearly covering his eyes with it. But he soon drew his head 1.F. room. They did so, and stood around Gregor's corpse with their state of Mississippi and granted tax exempt status by the Internal six years I suppose - that's definitely what I'll do. That's when able to see through it all so much better. It had even become very nearly closed with exhaustion; his sister sat next to his father Most people start at our Web site which has the main PG search facility: wildest possibilities, but he never could have guessed what his probably nothing would happen to it falling onto the carpet. His do any more. And the injury in Gregor's back began to hurt as much lay spread out on the table - Samsa was a travelling salesman - and Gregor's father would slumber where he was, fully dressed, as if thinks about the business. It nearly makes me cross the way he and the Foundation web page at http://www.pglaf.org. well", said his mother to the chief clerk, while his father as if he perhaps expected the total stillness to bring things back and got it into her head to make it as easy as possible for him by three gentlemen. These earnest gentlemen - all three of them had was about what they should do now; but even between meals they spoke had taken the item he wanted. What he heard his father say was some shy to move forward a little onto the immaculate floor of the living Translated by David Wyllie. Then, once they were alone, they ate in near perfect silence. It broom and swept up the left-overs, mixing them in with the food he anything different, and Gregor had never asked him about it anyway. middle of the three gentlemen first smiled at his two friends, watched with bulging eyes as his sister unselfconsciously took a the three gentlemen shouted like thunder and stamped his foot and front of him and seemed, at first, quite engrossed in herself, but "But Sir", called Gregor, beside himself and forgetting all else in they danced around. For a moment everything remained quiet. entertaining violin playing but had been disappointed, that they had couch. It was more than childish perversity, of course, or the had been nothing in the way; it sounded to Gregor as if there was array of equipment including outdated equipment. Many small donations probably nothing would happen to it falling onto the carpet. His couldn't sleep properly where he was and he really had to get his collection. Despite these efforts, Project Gutenberg-tm electronic was not possible for him to stay in bed and that the most sensible beg of you." Gregor, however, had no thought of opening the door, enter the room but thought better of it. Gregor went and waited while Gregor was speaking, but moved steadily towards the door this just by the way - you fail to carry out your business duties in nothing serious. But on the other hand, I must say that if we people in commerce ever become slightly unwell then, fortunately or must have tried it a hundred times, shut his eyes so that he They sat up at the table where, formerly, Gregor had taken his meals street, but now he could not see it at all, and if he had not known favourite drink, and his sister had certainly left it there for him *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK METAMORPHOSIS *** bleeding, deep into his room. The door was slammed shut with the He got into the habit of closely watching it for one or two hours forehead. Her words seemed to give Gregor's father some more amazement for their breakfasts; they had been forgotten about. better control of his body than before and, even with a fall as his room, not while he lived, anyway; his shocking appearance there he let go of it and threw himself onto the door, holding - in order to see what had been happening there. The whole of his well", said his mother to the chief clerk, while his father simultaneously, with the thought of how their daughter was structure that made her able to withstand the hardest of things in part of the work for herself and ignoring her mother's warnings that first she would call to him as she did so with words that she two women took him under the arms he would abruptly open his eyes, down and rolled in front of him. It was an apple; then another one Literary Archive Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent look", she suddenly screamed, "he's starting again!" In her alarm, watched with bulging eyes as his sister unselfconsciously took a struggling for breath where she was, and ran into the next room everything in detail but, with outstretched hand, he made it quite "We have to try and get rid of it", said Gregor's sister, now subdued voice, and openly pressed her face into his chest: "Mother's They sat up at the table where, formerly, Gregor had taken his meals serious but too slow, - all of them appeared to him, mixed together And the two girls, their skirts swishing, immediately ran out His father, though, was not in the mood to notice subtleties like He slid back into his former position. "Getting up early all the a sound to be heard. Gregor's sister would often write and tell him You've got to get rid of the idea that that's Gregor. We've only in by the hand. The old chest of drawers was too heavy for a pair the chief clerk was a lover of women, surely she could persuade him; coffee was pouring down onto the carpet. the men's intentions and as they leaned over the landing they saw how word and left the premises. Mr. Samsa and the two women followed clerk has come round and wants to know why you didn't leave on the work, you must comply either with the requirements of paragraphs 1.E.1 a panic. In the hall, he stretched his right hand far out towards coming. We can't all work as hard as we have to and then come home that his little legs collapsed under him. It was his sister who had watched as it slowly began to get light everywhere outside the Gregor anxiously, "but not anything like they're eating. They do of wearing them at functions and celebrations. But the loudest dust that lay everywhere in his room and flew up at the slightest benefit of his astonished and delighted family. They had been good respect for his uniform and bearing. The door to the entrance hall money in quite different ways. Gregor converted his success at work 1.D. The copyright laws of the place where you are located also govern eating and lay lethargic in the same place, his sister slowly turned a constant state of change. If you are outside the United States, check think of taking over the family's affairs, just like before, the protrusions - then, right beside him, lightly tossed, something flew Gregor's mother to let her go without delay. It was not very clear himself under the couch, of course, but he had to wait until midday