The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky
"The Gambler" is a novel that explores the psychological implications of addiction, specifically gambling. The story is narrated by a young tutor working in the household of a wealthy Russian general. He becomes obsessed with roulette and falls in love with a beautiful but cruel woman in the general's employ. The narrative delves into his descent into addiction, his tumultuous relationship with the woman he loves, and the impact of his destructive habits on his life and those around him.
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- Published
- 1866
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- Az Játékos
- Azjátékos
- Der Spieler
- El Jugador
- Gambler
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 3rd on Tibor Fischer's Top 10 Eastern European Novels (The Guardian )
- 40th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 130th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 2485th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
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