The Crocodile; An Extraordinary Incident

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. The Crocodile - An Extraordinary Incident introduces the reader to Dostoevsky's silly side, with an absurd and surreal plot that will have you howling with laughter. Satirical and deeply humorous, this volume is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dostoevsky's seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: Crime and Punishment (1866), Notes from the Underground (1864), and The Idiot (1869). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.