The Dodo is a novella written by E.F. Benson, first published in 1921. The story follows the life of a man named Mr. Smith, who becomes obsessed with a dodo bird he encounters at a zoo. Mr. Smith becomes increasingly fixated on the bird, and his obsession begins to interfere with his relationships and daily life. The novella explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the dangers of becoming too focused on one thing to the exclusion of all else.
By E.F. Benson · First published 1912 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Romance · 21 chapters