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The Gambler – Fyodor Dostoevsky
Discover The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky, a gripping psychological classic about obsession, risk and the destructive power of gambling.
Alexei Ivanovich works as a tutor for a Russian family staying at a European spa town. Surrounded by financial uncertainty, social ambition and complicated personal relationships, he becomes increasingly drawn to the roulette table.
As Alexei’s fascination with gambling grows, hope, pride and desperation begin to control his decisions. His emotional attachment to the unpredictable Polina further deepens the tension between love, humiliation and self-destruction.
Drawing on Dostoevsky’s own experience with gambling, the novel offers an intense exploration of addiction, chance and the human desire to escape ordinary limits.
This English paperback edition is ideal for readers of Dostoevsky, Russian literature, psychological fiction and short literary classics.
Why You’ll Love It
- A gripping psychological portrait of gambling addiction
- A fast-paced and accessible introduction to Dostoevsky
- A powerful exploration of obsession, risk and self-deception
- Ideal for readers of Russian classics and psychological fiction