Description
In this gripping psychological novella, Fyodor Dostoyevsky explores the destructive power of addiction through the tragic arc of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young tutor caught in the glittering world of Russian gambling. Desperate to escape the rigid constraints of his social position, Alexey instead finds himself ensnared in an inescapable spiral of betting and financial ruin, his compulsion deepening with each wager. His obsession is further complicated by a passionate and turbulent affair with Polina, the General's seductive and manipulative niece, whose cruelty mirrors the merciless nature of chance itself. With masterful psychological insight, Dostoyevsky crafts a searing portrait of human weakness, ambition, and the illusion of control that gambling promises but never delivers. This powerful exploration of vice and desperation remains a haunting meditation on the human capacity for self-destruction.
Available Editions
paperback
Modern Library
Published Jan 1, 2003
188 pages
ISBN: 9780812966930
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Details
First Published
1866
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Игрок (Igrok)
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky.