Dostoevsky, Fyodor
The Gambler/The House of the Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840226294
- author:
- Dostoevsky, Fyodor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction & related items
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dostoevsky's The House of the Dead and The Gambler are two works that showcase his fascination with mental breakdown and violence. Based on his own experiences, these novels offer a unique glimpse into the author's life. The House of the Dead is set in a Siberian prison where an educated upper-class man is forced to live among criminals and brutal guards. Despite the harsh conditions, he manages to maintain faith in humanity. This novel is notable for its breadth of characterisation, acute sense of detail, and strong narrative interest. In The Gambler, Dostoevsky explores the Russian community in a German spa town through the story of Alexey, who becomes obsessed with roulette. As his mania grows, it eclipses even his interest in Polina, a heroine of demonic and vibrant sexuality. This gripping tale offers psychological insight into the human condition.
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