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Fyodor Dostoevskys The Crocodile, originally published in 1865 in the magazine Epoch, tells the intriguing tale of Ivan Matveitch, a young man who finds himself swallowed by a crocodile yet somehow survives the bizarre ordeal. What will his life be like inside the belly of this monstrous creature? And how will his marriage to Elena Ivanovna withstand the pressures of such an extraordinary circumstance? Join us as we delve into this captivating story that blends dark humor and existential reflection. (Summary by Phillip Cryan)

For those who are curious or, perhaps, even somewhat confused behind the reason why I named this entertaining book Black Republicans: Swimming with Crocodiles, it’s my analysis of what life’s like behind their strange choice. Picture being in some unfamiliar body of water where you, at first, feel safe yet very dangerous eyes and intentions are on you. Though, seemingly, there are visible ways to avoid being eaten alive, your casual stay in that water is not a guarantee of being safe. But if it doesn’t make the wrong moves, well..