THE CROCODILE

Fyodor Dostoyevsky''s ''The Crocodile'' delves into the complexities of human nature and societal issues through a satirical lens. The novella follows Ivan Matveich, a government bureaucrat who is swallowed whole by a crocodile while visiting a circus. Through this absurd premise, Dostoyevsky explores themes of power, authority, and the absurdity of life itself. The narrative is presented in a hum...