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The Gambler
Book • 2008
The novel, narrated by Alexei Ivanovich, revolves around his employment as a tutor for a Russian family in a German hotel and casino town.
Alexei is deeply in love with Polina, the General's stepdaughter, but his attempts to win her affection through gambling lead to a cycle of addiction and financial turmoil.
The story reflects Dostoevsky's own struggles with gambling and explores themes of love, debt, and the psychological effects of compulsive gambling.
The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the casino environment and the psychological state of its characters.
Alexei is deeply in love with Polina, the General's stepdaughter, but his attempts to win her affection through gambling lead to a cycle of addiction and financial turmoil.
The story reflects Dostoevsky's own struggles with gambling and explores themes of love, debt, and the psychological effects of compulsive gambling.
The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the casino environment and the psychological state of its characters.
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Recommended as a source for researching the story.
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Recommended as a source for researching the story.
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Mentioned by Matt Mitchell to illustrate the life of a Russian gambler and his struggles with addiction.
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