The Gambler (original 1867; edition 2009)

by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett (Translator)

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Classic Literature. Fiction. HTML: Delve into the question of the morality of gambling in this brilliant novella from famed Russian fiction writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The author of Crime and Punishment tackles the perennially controversial topic of gambling with his trademark incisiveness in this fast-paced, satisfying read. Literary sleuths say Dostoyevsky had an intimate knowledge of the subject matter�??it is rumored that he penned this novella in order to help pay off one of his own gambling debts!… (more)

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Title:	The Gambler
Authors:	Fyodor Dostoevsky
Other authors:	Constance Garnett (Translator)
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archivomorero | Aug 20, 2023 |

Fjodor Dostojevskijs mästerverk kortromanen Spelaren. Med Dostojevskijs sedvanliga febriga intensitet blixtrar det ena mästerliga personporträttet efter det andra fram, i förbifarten, samtidigt som han berättar den maniska historien om Alexej och rouletten.

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archivomorero | Jun 27, 2022 |

The Gambler is a short novel about a tutor for the children of a previously wealthy Russian General.
I especially liked the multilayered characters and how imperfect they are.
Dostoevsky, being a gambling addict himself, manages very skillfully to convey the anxiety and excitement involved in gambling.
My expectations might have been somewhat off, and I find the story behind the book (which was written to settle gambling debts) more interesting.

Literary value: 3 stars
Entertainment value: 3 stars
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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Dostoevsky, Fyodor	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Röhl, Hermann	Translator	main author	all editions	confirmed
Aplin, Hugh	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Eliasberg, Alexander	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Glas, Peter	Afterword	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Heijne, Bas	Afterword	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Imbert, Victoriano	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Konkka, Juhani	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Laín Entralgo, José	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
López-Morillas, Juan	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Mes, Madeleine	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Nötzel, Karl	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Samuelson, Bengt	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Classic Literature. Fiction. HTML:

Delve into the question of the morality of gambling in this brilliant novella from famed Russian fiction writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The author of Crime and Punishment tackles the perennially controversial topic of gambling with his trademark incisiveness in this fast-paced, satisfying read. Literary sleuths say Dostoyevsky had an intimate knowledge of the subject matter�??it is rumored that he penned this novella in order to help pay off one of his own gambling debts!

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