A Bad Business

A refreshingly accessible way in to this iconic Russian writer, focusing on his shorter works.

From scorching satire to unexpected tenderness, this selection of Dostoyevsky’s short fiction shows off his dazzling versatility as a writer.

In it, a civil servant finds a new passion for his work when he’s swallowed alive by a crocodile; an arrogant gentleman provokes uproar at a subordinate’s 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 master’s sharp comedy, psychological intensity and impossible fantasy.

Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.