The Crocodile by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Dramatizes Dostoyevsky's story of a 19th century Russian bureaucrat, Ivan Matveyevitch, who is swallowed by a crocodile and finds a new utopian perspective on life. Develops his plans to share his wisdom with the world from inside the crocodile while his flirtatious wife, opportunistic and amused friends, and the mercenary owner of the beast carry on bravely. Ends inconclusively as a friend attempts to remove Ivan. A Discussion of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's The Crocodile also available., Dramatizes Dostoyevsky's story of a 19th century Russian bureaucrat, Ivan Matveyevitch, who is swallowed by a crocodile and finds a new utopian perspective on life. Develops his plans to share his wisdom with the world from inside the crocodile while his flirtatious wife, opportunistic and amused friends, and the mercenary owner of the beast carry on bravely. Ends inconclusively as a friend attempts to remove Ivan. A Discussion of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's The Crocodile also available.