https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-metamorphosisenScience Fictionpublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bdc0364a03d0e521ed0eaafebb3ddef5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-metamorphosisMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:12:48 +0000Franz KafkaSol Good Networksolgoodmedia44@gmail.comThe Metamorphosis (in German, Die Verwandlung, "The Transformation") is a novella by Franz Kafka. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed into a giant "monstrous vermin".false918be49b-fdb1-51f7-9982-0cd142532fa8episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hidden-places-bertrand-w-sinclair--73830847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73830847Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:14 +0000Franz Kafka"Hidden Places" by Bertrand W Sinclair follows Hollister, a war veteran who, despite being physically intact, struggles to find his place in society after returning home. Choosing to wander in search of a future, he discovers a remote area in British...35394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astounding-stories-12-december-1930-charles-willard-diffin-sophie-wenzel-ellis-captain-s-p-meek-david-r-sparks-harl-vincent--73822854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73822854Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:13 +0000Franz Kafka"Astounding Stories 12 December 1930" features a captivating collection of science fiction tales that explore the depths of human experience and imagination. With stories like "Slaves of the Dust" by Sophie Wenzel Ellis and "The Sea Terror" by Captain...28066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-metamorphosis-franz-kafka--74499938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74499938Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:06 +0000Franz KafkaThe Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka explores the profound and unsettling transformation of an individual as he inexplicably turns into a monstrous insect, provoking a deep examination of identity, alienation, and the human condition. This enduring work...9163falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-11-various--73796692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73796692Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:58 +0000Franz Kafka"Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 11" is a captivating anthology that brings together a diverse array of short mythical and legendary works from various cultures, all of which are in the Public Domain. This collection showcases timeless...6305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changeling-thomas-middleton-william-rowley--73771264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73771264Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:02 +0000Franz Kafka"Changeling," a tragicomedy by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley, explores the tumultuous passions and moral dilemmas of its characters through two interwoven plots. At its heart is Beatrice-Joanna, who, driven by desire for Alsemero, conspires to...7944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journey-from-this-world-to-the-next-henry-fielding--73746333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73746333Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:12 +0000Franz Kafka"Journey from This World to the Next" by Henry Fielding takes listeners on a unique exploration of the afterlife, beginning with the narrator's death in the very first sentence. Through his travels beyond this world, Fielding offers a gentle satire of...21380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-brownie-book-palmer-cox--73694619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73694619Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:59 +0000Franz Kafka"Another Brownie Book" by Palmer Cox invites listeners into a whimsical world of Brownies—imaginary sprites who thrive on playful mischief and helpfulness while humans slumber. These enchanting creatures embody the spirit of joy and lightheartedness,...7833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rising-tide-of-color-against-white-world-supremacy-theodore-lothrop-stoddard--73676578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73676578Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:23 +0000Franz KafkaRising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Lothrop Stoddard is a pivotal treatise that explores the racial dynamics of the early 20th century, particularly in the wake of the First World War. Stoddard argues that the dominance of white...32768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daddy-takes-us-to-the-garden-howard-r-garis--73657155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73657155Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:01:14 +0000Franz Kafka"Daddy Takes Us To The Garden" by Howard R. Garis invites listeners into the enchanting world of a little boy and girl exploring various outdoor adventures with their beloved Daddy. Each story is rich with nature lore, outdoor sports, and insights...12504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invention-and-discovery-curious-facts-and-characteristic-sketches-unknown--73639705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73639705Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:01:13 +0000Franz Kafka"Invention And Discovery Curious Facts And Characteristic Sketches" offers a captivating exploration of the lives and achievements of inventors and explorers from various countries, emphasizing that knowledge transcends borders. The collection...16628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/children-s-classics-in-dramatic-form-augusta-stevenson--73612846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73612846Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:24 +0000Franz Kafka"Children's Classics in Dramatic Form" by Augusta Stevenson is a delightful collection of short plays adapted from beloved tales by the Brothers Grimm, Aesop, H. C. Andersen, and other renowned authors. This anthology features seventeen engaging plays...11106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/experiments-and-observations-on-different-kinds-of-air-joseph-priestley--73587351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73587351Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:23 +0000Franz KafkaJoseph Priestley's "Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air" delves into groundbreaking experiments with gases, revealing their properties and interactions through meticulous measurements and tests. His exploration of fixed air,...29120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-different-standpoints-faye-huntington-pansy--73564423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73564423Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:20 +0000Franz Kafka"From Different Standpoints" by Faye Huntington Pansy explores the varied perspectives individuals hold regarding life, society, and religion through the intertwined lives of its characters. Perry, a young man grappling with illness while seeking...31181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-poe-collection-compiled-by-elisedee-and-cavaet-edgar-allan-poe--73537107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73537107Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:20 +0000Franz Kafka"Personal Poe Collection Compiled by EliseDee and Cavaet" brings together ten captivating stories and poems from the iconic master of horror, Edgar Allan Poe. This carefully curated selection showcases the haunting beauty and psychological depth that...11601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-dog-ready-how-he-lost-himself-in-the-big-world-mabel-f-stryker--73510609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73510609Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:17 +0000Franz Kafka"Little Dog Ready How He Lost Himself in the Big World" by Mabel F Stryker invites young listeners to embark on a charming adventure alongside a dog and his animal friends as they explore the vastness of the world around them. This delightful tale...5024falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-sense-paul-henri-thiry-baron-d-holbach--73483351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73483351Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000Franz Kafka"Good Sense" by Paul Henri Thiry Baron d'Holbach serves as an abridged version of his influential work, "Systeme de la Nature," presenting a clear and accessible exploration of atheistical philosophy. Published in 1772, this text distills complex...26954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-vino-veritas-from-stages-on-lifes-way-soren-kierkegaard--73456221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73456221Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:22 +0000Franz KafkaIn Vino Veritas, a captivating section of Kierkegaard's Stages on Life's Way, invites listeners to engage in a profound exploration of love through a series of speeches reminiscent of Plato's Symposium. Each discourse is infused with Kierkegaard's...11985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-09-various--73430828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73430828Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:20 +0000Franz Kafka"Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 09" is a captivating anthology that brings together short mythical and legendary works from various cultures, all of which are in the Public Domain. This collection honors the timeless tales of heroes,...8735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nonsense-novels-stephen-leacock--73409914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73409914Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:40 +0000Franz Kafka"Nonsense Novels" by Stephen Leacock presents a delightful collection of ten silly stories that showcase the Canadian humorist's wit and charm. These whimsical tales invite listeners to embrace the absurdities of life with laughter and joy, reminding...12439falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-takes-the-veil-margaret-ann-hubbard--73386536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73386536Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:01:01 +0000Franz KafkaSet against the haunting backdrop of the Louisiana bayou, "Murder Takes the Veil" unfolds a gripping tale of suspense centered around Trillium Pierce, a young woman ensnared in a deadly game with a murderer who believes his fate is preordained. As her...30504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-world-and-miss-church-member-a-twentieth-century-allegory-william-shuler-harris--73362818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73362818Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:53 +0000Franz Kafka"Mr World and Miss Church-Member A Twentieth Century Allegory" by William Shuler Harris presents a poignant exploration of faith and the perils of complacency through the journey of Miss Church-Member. As she travels alongside her seemingly courteous...24141falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-of-nazareth-the-story-of-his-life-simply-told-mother-mary-loyola--73342465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73342465Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:43 +0000Franz Kafka"Jesus of Nazareth: The Story of His Life Simply Told" by Mother Mary Loyola offers a heartfelt exploration of the life of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, as depicted in the Gospels. This insightful work invites listeners to deepen their understanding of...32290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-sense-paul-henri-thiry-baron-d-holbach--73333760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73333760Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:57 +0000Franz Kafka"Good Sense" by Paul Henri Thiry Baron d'Holbach serves as an abridged version of his influential work, "Systeme de la Nature," presenting a clear and accessible exploration of atheistical philosophy. Published in 1772, this text distills complex...26954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-s-little-ironies-a-set-of-tales-with-some-colloquial-sketches-entitled-a-few-crusted-characters-thomas-hardy--73326180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73326180Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:49 +0000Franz Kafka"Life's Little Ironies" is a collection of eighteen short stories by the master storyteller Thomas Hardy, showcasing his keen observation of human nature and societal quirks. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into the lives of various characters,...30204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-listen-to-music-henry-edward-krehbiel--73311008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73311008Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:59:37 +0000Franz Kafka"How to Listen to Music" by Henry Edward Krehbiel offers a thoughtful guide designed for those who appreciate music but may lack formal training. It provides insights into composers, musical styles, instruments, and performance venues, while also...24465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-break-collection-015-world-of-work-various--73298633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73298633Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:47:32 +0000Franz KafkaThe "Coffee Break Collection 015 - World of Work" features a selection of public domain works that explore the significance of work and the workplace, perfect for those with only a few minutes to spare. This collection, ranging from 3 to 15 minutes in...8657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-seventy-two-days-nellie-bly--73268030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73268030Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:33:01 +0000Franz Kafka"Around the World in Seventy-Two Days" is a captivating true account by American journalist Nellie Bly, who embarked on an audacious journey in 1889 to see if she could outpace the fictional adventure chronicled in Jules Verne’s "Around the World in...21941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daddy-takes-us-to-the-garden-howard-r-garis--73248918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73248918Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:27:26 +0000Franz Kafka"Daddy Takes Us To The Garden" by Howard R. Garis invites listeners into the enchanting world of a little boy and girl exploring various outdoor adventures with their beloved Daddy. Each story is rich with nature lore, outdoor sports, and insights...12504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-plain-english-handbook-how-to-create-clear-sec-disclosure-documents-the-securities-and-exchange-commission--73225303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73225303Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:36:41 +0000Franz Kafka"A Plain English Handbook: How to Create Clear SEC Disclosure Documents" by The Securities and Exchange Commission is a vital resource aimed at enhancing the clarity of government documents, particularly in the realm of financial disclosures. Rooted...5388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-education-series-vol-iv-ourselves-book-ii-self-direction-charlotte-mason--72766705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766705Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:24 +0000Franz Kafka"Home Education Series Vol IV Ourselves Book II Self-Direction" by Charlotte Mason is a profound exploration of self-knowledge, forming a crucial part of her educational philosophy. This volume emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself as a...25958falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-break-collection-015-world-of-work-various--73204302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73204302Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:10:04 +0000Franz KafkaThe "Coffee Break Collection 015 - World of Work" features a selection of public domain works that explore the significance of work and the workplace, perfect for those with only a few minutes to spare. This collection, ranging from 3 to 15 minutes in...8657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fanny-herself-edna-ferber--73186456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73186456Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:02:10 +0000Franz KafkaFanny Herself tells the poignant story of Fanny Brandeis, a young girl navigating the challenges of coming of age in the Midwest at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing from Edna Ferber's own experiences in Appleton, Wisconsin, this novel captures...33975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-collection-of-short-tales-compiled-by-carmie-jacob-wilhelm-grimm--73106103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73106103Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:24 +0000Franz Kafka"Personal Collection of Short Tales compiled by Carmie" brings together a selection of fantastical fairy tales penned by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm and Wilhelm Karl Grimm in the early 19th Century. While these stories are crafted for the imaginative...2039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exchange-of-souls-barry-pain--73171118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73171118Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:32:56 +0000Franz Kafka"An Exchange of Souls" by Barry Pain explores the chilling consequences of a groundbreaking scientific experiment conducted by respected doctor Daniel Myas, who creates a machine to swap personalities with another individual. When this exchange occurs...16898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homogenic-love-and-its-place-in-a-free-society-edward-carpenter--73106100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73106100Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:27 +0000Franz Kafka"Homogenic Love and Its Place in a Free Society" by Edward Carpenter is a groundbreaking pamphlet that delves into the nature of homosexuality, asserting its innate quality and prevalence in society. Initially intended to be part of his larger work...4507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goldsmith-s-friend-abroad-again-mark-twain--72766690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766690Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:25 +0000Franz Kafka"Goldsmith's Friend Abroad Again" by Mark Twain is a sharp satire that critiques the United States' self-proclaimed identity as the "Home of the Oppressed," revealing the stark realities faced by Chinese immigrants in 19th century San Francisco....2250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campaigns-of-curiosity-journalistic-adventures-of-an-american-girl-in-london-elizabeth-l-banks--73106095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73106095Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:37 +0000Franz Kafka"Campaigns of Curiosity: Journalistic Adventures of an American Girl in London" by Elizabeth L. Banks chronicles the author's bold and unconventional journey as a young American journalist navigating the streets of London. At just 23, Banks immerses...22725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-brownie-book-palmer-cox--73106064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73106064Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:33 +0000Franz Kafka"Another Brownie Book" by Palmer Cox introduces listeners to the enchanting world of brownies, whimsical sprites who engage in playful antics and benevolent acts while the weary inhabitants of their households rest. These delightful creatures embody...7833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-trends-2030-alternative-worlds-national-intelligence-council--73106060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73106060Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:59:34 +0000Franz Kafka"Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds" by the National Intelligence Council serves as a crucial framework for understanding potential futures through the lens of critical trends and uncertainties. This report distinguishes between megatrends—factors...31806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-things-to-eat-as-suggested-by-rufus-rufus-estes--72766689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766689Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:23 +0000Franz Kafka"Good Things to Eat As Suggested By Rufus" invites listeners into the culinary world of Rufus Estes, who rose from the hardships of slavery to become a celebrated chef for the elite. Born in Tennessee in 1857, Estes's journey through the Civil War and...22353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/courage-of-the-commonplace-mary-raymond-shipman-andrews--72766678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766678Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:22 +0000Franz Kafka"Courage of the Commonplace" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews tells the poignant story of a young man grappling with his identity and self-worth on a day marked by profound disappointment. As he confronts the reality of having failed not only his...4812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worldwide-effects-of-nuclear-war-some-perspectives-united-states-arms-control-and-disarmament-agency--72766676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766676Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:19 +0000Franz Kafka"Worldwide Effects of Nuclear War: Some Perspectives" offers a concise yet thorough exploration of the potential global consequences following a nuclear conflict. This timely examination delves into the widespread ramifications that such an event...3352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-collection-of-short-tales-compiled-by-carmie-jacob-wilhelm-grimm--72766673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766673Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:22 +0000Franz Kafka"Personal Collection of Short Tales compiled by Carmie" brings together a selection of fantastical fairy tales penned by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm and Wilhelm Karl Grimm in the early 19th Century. While these stories are crafted for the imaginative...2039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brain-and-personality-or-the-physical-relations-of-the-brain-to-the-mind-william-hanna-thomson--72766672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766672Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:25 +0000Franz Kafka"Brain and Personality or the Physical Relations of the Brain to the Mind" by William Hanna Thomson explores the early connections between the physical brain and individual personality traits, including the faculties of speech and language. As one of...22904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/omega-the-last-days-of-the-world-camille-flammarion--72766659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766659Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:21 +0000Franz Kafka"Omega: The Last Days of the World" by Camille Flammarion is a thought-provoking science fiction novel set in the 25th century, where the looming threat of a comet composed largely of Carbonic-Oxide raises profound questions about the fate of...24418falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aristopia-a-romance-history-of-the-new-world-castello-newton-holford--72766640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766640Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:30:03 +0000Franz Kafka"Aristopia: A Romance-History of the New World" by Castello Newton Holford presents an alternative history of North America, envisioning a society built on the ideals of altruism and communal benefit. Centered around the ambitious founder Ralph...18824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metamorphosis-franz-kafka--72766633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72766633Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:28:07 +0000Franz KafkaFranz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" remains a profound exploration of alienation and identity, themes that resonate deeply in today's world. The novella begins with Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who awakens to find himself transformed into a giant...9163falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-metamorphosis--49454597https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49454597Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:10:56 +0000Franz KafkaView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribehttps://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe]]>3008falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-the-metamorphosis--49454598https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49454598Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:01:51 +0000Franz KafkaView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribehttps://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe]]>3199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-metamorphosis--49454593https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49454593Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:48:03 +0000Franz KafkaView our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribehttps://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe]]>2957falsefull