The Gambler
The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1997, is a short novel that explores the life of Alexei, a young man grappling with a gambling addiction. Written in the first person, the narrative delves into themes of passion and despair, reflecting Dostoevsky’s own struggles with compulsive gambling. This edition consists of 186 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Alexei’s internal conflict as he vows to quit gambling once he breaks even, a goal that remains perpetually out of reach. The story examines the psychological aspects of addiction and the human condition, drawing parallels to the established order that many of Dostoevsky’s characters confront. Through Alexei’s experiences, the novel invites contemplation on the nature of desire and the consequences of obsession.
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Dostoevsky’s short novel is told in the first person by a young man, Alexei, who is addicted to gambling. Its story of passion and despair is based on Dostoevsky’s own experience as a compulsive gamblerbut Dostoevsky was able to break away, whereas Alexei vows to quit as soon as he breaks evenan event, it is clear, that will never happen. Like so many other characters in Dostoeveky’s novels, Alexei is trying to break through the wall of the established order and the human condition itself. But instead he is drawn into the roulette wheel’s vortex.
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