The Metamorphosis The Mother The Story of My Dovecot

The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka One morning Gregor Samsa wakes to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect and with it his world begins to unravel. Kafka’s haunting novella explores alienation family duty and the fragile line between humanity and monstrosity. A cornerstone of modernist literature The Metamorphosis is a profound allegory on identity and the crushing weight of societal expectations. The Story of My Dovecot – Isaac Babel In this poignant short story Isaac Babel captures the innocence of childhood set against the harsh realities of life in early 20th-century Odessa. A young boy’s dream of owning a dovecot collides with violence prejudice and loss creating a narrative that is both tender and devastating. With his trademark clarity and intensity Babel reveals how personal longing is inevitably shaped—and scarred—by history. The Mother – Natalia Ginzburg In this quietly devastating story Natalia Ginzburg portrays the life of a woman whose devotion silences and hidden struggles shape the world around her. With her signature economy of language and sharp emotional insight Ginzburg reveals the unspoken tensions between love duty and identity in the intimate sphere of family life. The Mother is at once tender and unsettling—a timeless meditation on the quiet power and sacrifices of motherhood.