Dostoevsky, Fyodor

The Gambler

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ISBN 13:: 9781528708227
author:: Dostoevsky, Fyodor
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Read & Co. Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 178
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 1 centimetres (0.23
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Gambler is a poignant and thought-provoking novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in Russian in 1866. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the story follows Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor who becomes embroiled in a desperate game of chance with his benefactor's daughter.

Dostoyevsky drew heavily from his own experiences as a gambler, infusing the narrative with a deep understanding of human psychology and the turbulent social, spiritual, and political atmosphere of the time. This novella is a testament to Dostoevsky's skill as a writer and his ability to examine the complexities of the human condition.

Republished in an affordable and modern edition, this volume includes a specially-commissioned new biography of the author, making it an attractive choice for lovers of short stories and fans of Dostoevsky's work. A rare opportunity to experience one of literature's greatest psychologists at work, The Gambler is not to be missed.

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