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Crocodile (Version 2)

Crocodile (Version 2)

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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 Fyodor Dostoevskys The Crocodile, originally published in 1865 in the magazine Epoch, tells the intriguing tale of Ivan Matveitch, a young man who finds himself swallowed by a crocodile yet somehow survives the bizarre ordeal. What will his life be like inside the belly of this monstrous creature? And how will his marriage to Elena Ivanovna withstand the pressures of such an extraordinary circumstance? Join us as we delve into this captivating story that blends dark humor and existential reflection. (Summary by Phillip Cryan)Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Art Drama & Plays Literary History & Criticism
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  • 004 - Chapter 4

    004 - Chapter 4
    Dec 3 2025
    Fyodor Dostoevskys The Crocodile, originally published in 1865 in the magazine Epoch, tells the intriguing tale of Ivan Matveitch, a young man who finds himself swallowed by a crocodile yet somehow survives the bizarre ordeal. What will his life be like inside the belly of this monstrous creature? And how will his marriage to Elena Ivanovna withstand the pressures of such an extraordinary circumstance? Join us as we delve into this captivating story that blends dark humor and existential reflection. (Summary by Phillip Cryan)
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    20 mins
  • 003 - Chapter 3

    003 - Chapter 3
    Dec 3 2025
    Fyodor Dostoevskys The Crocodile, originally published in 1865 in the magazine Epoch, tells the intriguing tale of Ivan Matveitch, a young man who finds himself swallowed by a crocodile yet somehow survives the bizarre ordeal. What will his life be like inside the belly of this monstrous creature? And how will his marriage to Elena Ivanovna withstand the pressures of such an extraordinary circumstance? Join us as we delve into this captivating story that blends dark humor and existential reflection. (Summary by Phillip Cryan)
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    33 mins
  • 002 - Chapter 2

    002 - Chapter 2
    Dec 3 2025
    Fyodor Dostoevskys The Crocodile, originally published in 1865 in the magazine Epoch, tells the intriguing tale of Ivan Matveitch, a young man who finds himself swallowed by a crocodile yet somehow survives the bizarre ordeal. What will his life be like inside the belly of this monstrous creature? And how will his marriage to Elena Ivanovna withstand the pressures of such an extraordinary circumstance? Join us as we delve into this captivating story that blends dark humor and existential reflection. (Summary by Phillip Cryan)
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    20 mins
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