Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Gambler | Taschenbuch

Cover: 9781528708227 | The Gambler | Fyodor Dostoevsky | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2018

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Beschreibung

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; 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).

Über den Autor

Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in 1821 in Moscow, Russia, to a middle-class family. Early on, he developed a deep interest in literature and philosophy. His family life was difficult, marked by his father's strict discipline and his mother's illness. After losing both parents, Dostoevsky entered a military academy. But his passion for writing soon took over, leading him to pursue a literary [...] 1849, Dostoevsky was arrested for his involvement in a political discussion group. He was sentenced to death but pardoned at the last moment. Instead, he was sent to Siberia, where the harsh conditions deeply affected him. This experience transformed his outlook on life, bringing themes of suffering and redemption into his work. After his release, he returned to St. Petersburg, where he struggled financially but achieved success as a writer.Dostoevsky's later novels, like Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov, are known for their psychological and philosophical depth. His stories explore themes of guilt, faith, and human nature. He influenced writers, philosophers, and thinkers around the world. Today, his novels remain deeply impactful, offering readers profound insights into life and morality.

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Erscheinungsjahr:	2018
Genre:	Importe , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781528708227
ISBN-10:	1528708229
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Hersteller:	Read & Co. Classics
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 10 mm
Von/Mit:	Fyodor Dostoevsky
Erscheinungsdatum:	14.12.2018
Gewicht:	0,232 kg

Artikel-ID: 115210726

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Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2018
Genre:	Importe , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781528708227
ISBN-10:	1528708229
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Hersteller:	Read & Co. Classics
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 10 mm
Von/Mit:	Fyodor Dostoevsky
Erscheinungsdatum:	14.12.2018
Gewicht:	0,232 kg