William Le Queux

The Gambler is a novel written by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in 1867 and is one of Dostoevsky's shorter works compared to some of his more famous novels like "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov." The Gambler is a semi-autobiographical work that explores themes of addiction, obsession, and the destructive nature of gambling. The story is set in a fictional German town and revolves around the character Alexei Ivanovich, a tutor and the narrator of the novel. Alexei becomes embroiled in a turbulent and emotionally charged relationship with Polina, a young woman he tutors. Their complicated relationship is further complicated by the presence of "The General," an older, wealthy Russian who also pursues Polina. The novel delves into the psychology of addiction, particularly gambling addiction, and its impact on individuals and relationships. Dostoevsky, who himself struggled with gambling, draws on personal experiences to depict the protagonist's descent into the world of casinos and the emotional turmoil that ensues. The novel offers a gripping and psychologically intense exploration of human frailty and the destructive power of compulsive behaviour.

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.