Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Gambler and Other Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140455090
- author:
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.54 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Gambler and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a poignant collection of one novella and six short stories, each a reflection of the author's own life experiences. Written under a tight deadline, 'The Gambler' tells the story of a young tutor struggling to pay off his debts, while 'Bobok' offers a glimpse into the life of a frustrated writer who finds solace in the gossip of the dead. Other tales include 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man', 'A Christmas Party and a Wedding', 'A Nasty Story', and 'The Meek One', each one a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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