Reminds us how extremely funny he could be A.N. Wilson, TLSThe man more than any other who has created modern prose James JoyceA refreshingly accessible way in to this iconic Russian writer, focusing on his shorter works.From scorching satire to unexpected tenderness, this selection of Dostoyevskys short fiction shows off his dazzling versatility as a writer.In it, a civil servant finds a new passion for his work when hes swallowed alive by a crocodile; an arrogant gentleman provokes uproar at a subordinates wedding, and in the marital bed; and a young boy finds unexpected salvation on a cold and desolate Christmas Eve.This vivid new translation by prestigious co-translators captures all the Russian masters sharp comedy, psychological intensity and impossible fantasy.