The Gambler - Dostoevsky, Fyodor

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Résumé :
First published in Russian in 1866, The Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that follows the story of Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor working for a previously wealthy Russian army general. Desperately in love with his benefactor's daughter, he acquiesces to place a bet for her at the local casino, which he wins-a bet leads the duo down a desperate path of fortune and ruin. The Gambler is a reflection of Dostoyevsky's own gambling demons, he himself having frequented the casinos of Baden-Baden, Homburg, and Saxon-les-Bains...

Biographie:
Russian author and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow on November 11, 1821. He is recognised as one of the finest novels of all time and is renowned for his deep psychological understanding and his exploration of moral and religious issues. Dostoevsky experienced hardship and sorrow in his early years, including the loss of his mother when he was a small child and his own eventual arrest and exile in Siberia due to his involvement in politics. His work, which often deals with themes of pain, redemption, and the human condition, was profoundly influenced by these events. The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, and Notes from Underground are just a few of Dostoevsky's best-known works. His works are renowned for their examination of existential and philosophical topics, sophisticated narratives, and colorful, multifaceted characters. The writings of Dostoevsky have had a significant impact on contemporary thought and literature. At the age of 59, Dostoevsky passed away in St. Petersburg, Russia, on February 9, 1881. Even now, people commemorate and research his legacy....

Sommaire:
often starting out by winning small amounts and losing much more in the end. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 - 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, he produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. This volume will appeal to lovers of the short story form, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dostoyevsky's marvellous work. Other notable works by this author include: Crime and Punishment (1866), Notes from the Underground (1864), and The Idiot (1869)....