The Crocodile
1865 short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
- Editions tracked
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The Crocodile by Fyodor Dostoyevsky was first published in 1865. We track 2 editions.
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- Ardis1984 Hardback I own The Crocodile, Ardis 1984 Log in to want this
- Duckworth2013 Other I own The Crocodile, Duckworth 2013 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- Krokodil stage play, 1960
In print
- Editions recorded
- 28 on Open Library, 21 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 19 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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How many editions of The Crocodile are there?
We track 2 editions of The Crocodile. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Crocodile been adapted?
Yes, including Krokodil (stage play, 1960), according to Wikidata.
When was The Crocodile first published?
The Crocodile by Fyodor Dostoyevsky was first published in 1865.
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