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Marc Estrin

Insect Dreams: The Half Life of Gregor Samsa (BlueHen Books) This first novel by enterprising novelist Marc Estrin introduces Gregor Samsa, Kafka's famous roach, to the monstrosities of the twentieth century....

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By Michael Silverblatt • Apr 25, 2002 • 30m Listen

: The Half Life of Gregor Samsa

(BlueHen Books)

This first novel by enterprising novelist Marc Estrin introduces Gregor Samsa, Kafka's famous roach, to the monstrosities of the twentieth century.

Read an excerpt from Insect Dreams.

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