Short Stories (Version 2)
Author(s): Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Genre(s): General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humorous Fiction
Narrators: John Van Stan
Number of Chapters: 16
Length: 09 hours and 25 minutes
Language: English
This is a collection of short stories written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Dostoevsky), who is arguably better-known for his lengthy, contemplative novels. Several of his trademark philosophical, political and religious themes are interwoven throughout these short stories, for example: "Dream of a Ridiculous Man" critiques European nihilism; "The Crocodile" has notes of Russian political commentary; and "Bobok" is critically acclaimed as top-rate Menippean satire. Dostoevsky also provides a Christmas story ("The Heavenly Christmas Tree") with a biting social commentary. - Summary by jvanstan