Dostoevsky, F.M.
Double and the Gambler, the (Everyman's Library Classics & Contemporary Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781400044702
- author:
- Dostoevsky, F.M.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everymans Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 134mm X 211mm
- Genre:
- Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Double and The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a collection of two strikingly original short novels that showcase the author's unique vision. Written in the 1860s, these works are a testament to Dostoevsky's genius, exploring themes of identity, paranoia, and the human condition. The Double, a haunting tale of doppelgängers, delves into the inner disintegration of consciousness, while The Gambler presents a stunning psychological portrait of addiction and the irresistible temptation to take risks. Both novels were literary gambles for Dostoevsky, who drew on his own experiences with debt and personal struggle. In this new translation, these two masterpieces are brought together, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of literature's greatest writers.
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