Description: The Crocodile by Fyodor Dostoevsky Inspired by Gogols surreal tales, Dostoevskys hilarious story has been interpreted by some as a vitriolic piece of social criticism and a veiled attack on the revolutionary philosopher Nikolai Chernyshevsky. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The civil servant Ivan Matveich and his wife Yelena Ivanovna are spectators of an exhibition – in a shopping arcade – of a crocodile owned by a German, when Ivan is suddenly swallowed alive by the animal. Unsuccessful in his attempts to be freed from his prison, due to the Germans concern for his crocodile and excessive desire for compensation, the civil servant gradually comes to appreciate his new environment, while his wife begins to enjoy her new-found freedom.Inspired by Gogols surreal tales, Dostoevskys hilarious story has been interpreted by some as a vitriolic piece of social criticism and a veiled attack on the revolutionary philosopher Nikolai Chernyshevsky. Author Biography Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–81) is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His works include such seminal novels as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Karamazov Brothers. Details ISBN1847496814 Author Fyodor Dostoevsky Year 2016 ISBN-10 1847496814 ISBN-13 9781847496812 Media Book Publisher Alma Books Ltd Series Quirky Classics Pages 128 Publication Date 2016-12-15 Imprint Alma Classics Place of Publication Richmond Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Russian Replaces 9781847492036 Format Paperback Language English DEWEY 891.73/3 UK Release Date 2016-12-15 AU Release Date 2016-12-15 NZ Release Date 2016-12-15 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123308680;
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ISBN: 9781847496812
Book Title: The Crocodile
Item Height: 150mm
Item Width: 110mm
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2016
Item Weight: 98g
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
