{"product_id":"the-crocodile-a-forgotten-gem-of-russian-satire-by-the-author-of-crime-and-punishment-9781468301540","title":"The Crocodile: A Forgotten Gem of Russian Satire by the Author of Crime and Punishment","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Fyodor Dostoevksy\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Ardis Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Ardis Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Classics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFyodor Dostoyevsky's darkly humorous tale offers a biting social commentary on the political, social, and economic themes prevailing in Russia at the time of its writing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Ivan Matveevich, a middle-class bureaucrat, who is swallowed alive by a crocodile during a visit to the Passage on Nevsky Avenue. Instead of being digested, Ivan finds himself trapped inside the crocodile's stomach, still conscious and able to communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Ivan becomes an attraction exhibited in a traveling show, the crocodile, named Anton, becomes a sensation, attracting crowds of curious onlookers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvan's predicament serves as a metaphor for the absurdity and cruelty of society, as people flock to see him without showing any empathy or concern for his well-being. Through this grotesque and satirical narrative, Dostoyevsky masterfully blends humor with profound insights into human nature, social class, and the nature of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ardis Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46861847134359,"sku":"9781468301540","price":1333.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781468301540.webp?v=1769963733","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-crocodile-a-forgotten-gem-of-russian-satire-by-the-author-of-crime-and-punishment-9781468301540","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}