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Title	:	The Gambler
Author	:	Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 188 pages
Published	:	April 8th 2003 by Modern Library (first published March 10th 1866)
Categories	:	Classics. Fiction. Cultural. Russia. Literature. Russian Literature

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In this dark and compelling short novel, Dostoevsky tells the story of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young tutor working in the household of an imperious Russian general. Alexey tries to break through the wall of the established order in Russia, but instead becomes mired in the endless downward spiral of betting and loss. His intense and inescapable addiction is accentuated by his affair with the General’s cruel yet seductively adept niece, Polina. In The Gambler, Dostoevsky reaches the heights of drama with this stunning psychological portrait.

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Original Title:	Игрок
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Alexei Ivanovich, Polina Aleksandrovna
Literary Awards:	National Book Award Finalist for Translation (1973)

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Igrok (Игрок) = The Gambler = Le Joueur, Fyodor DostoyevskyThe Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky about a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian general. The novella reflects Dostoyevsky's own addiction to roulette, which was in more ways than one the inspiration for the book: Dostoyevsky completed the novella under a strict deadline to pay off gambling debts.The first-person narrative is told from the point of view of Alexei Ivanovich, a tutor working for a

On the second reading I'm forced to change my entire opinion on this book. This was my introduction to Dostoevsky. I didn't know at first what to expect. Unfortunately, I read that this is not one of the best works by him. All must have influenced my perspective on the book. But after falling in love with Dostoevsky, I wanted to revisit the book to see if I had done justice to it. On this revisit, I realized that I have not done enough justice to the book. It is an interesting story. It talks

This was a fun, short novel. Dostoevsky drops the reader into the middle of the story with no introduction to the characters; names are used and you have to figure out who the characters are and how they're related to each other as you read. For this reason it took me a few pages to "get into" the story because I was terribly confused about what was happening. However, once I had a handle on the characters and setting, it quickly became a humorous and enjoyable read. In fact, I enjoyed it so

The small black ball rolls, rolls, makes small goat jumps before stopping in a hut. Those who are around, who follow his farandole, hold their breath and perhaps close their eyes so as not to see. All are subject to this "chance". Will they lose or to win ? To lose and win again or turn your back and go? Dostoyevsky tells one of his protagonists that it takes courage to turn his heels and run away from the table. Alexei Ivanovich, in spite of all his promises, ended up turning, like Lot's wife.

I'm not sure I really understood this book, but I found the characters to be great (especially the Grandmother!) and the insight in their psychology and their way of thinking/acting absolutely wonderful - as is always the case with Dostoyevsky. However, I think this is the "weakest" book by him I've read so far, although as a matter of fact it's hard to say a novel by Dostoyevsky can actually be weak.I read this book in English because I found a free translation on Project Gutenberg. It's true

What an artist and what a psychologist!Dostoyevsky's Fiction reveals the truth that reality obscures to say the least about the master.

Can I possibly not understand myself that Im a lost man? Butwhy cant I resurrect? (141)It is not just the extraordinary psychological depth of the characters nor the engaging story that masterfully manages the element of surprise. This novella had a great impact on me for the simple reason that whenever I read certain passages, I saw him. His obsessions, his fears, his passion for a distant woman, his despair. Dostoyevsky was there, trying to survive.Alexei Ivanovich is a 25 year-old tutor that