Why is The Metamorphosis a difficult story to translate?

A. The subject matter is not interesting to readers.

B. There are many different interpretations of Kafka's original words.

C. The short story has already been translated into many languages.

D. Kafka's work requires a 100 percent literal, word-for-word translation.

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Jaliyah

11 December, 14:05

Why is The Metamorphosis a difficult story to translate?

A. The subject matter is not interesting to readers.

B. There are many different interpretations of Kafka's original words.

C. The short story has already been translated into many languages.

D. Kafka's work requires a 100 percent literal, word-for-word translation.

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Johnny Mcpherson · Answer 1

Johnny Mcpherson 11 December, 15:01

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I jujst answered on apex its D

Asia Dorsey · Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is B, that there are many different interpretations of Kafka's original words. It is a very difficult book to read, and has various meanings which may be hard to translate.