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About the book
The Gambler is a short novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, first published in 1867. It follows a young Russian tutor who works for a once-wealthy general, with much of the action unfolding in and around a hotel and casino in a German city. Gambling sits at the center of the book, shaping the atmosphere, the relationships, and the pressure that builds around the characters. Dostoyevsky’s own experience with roulette gives the novel a very personal edge, and that comes through in the way the subject is handled.
This book suits readers who want Dostoyevsky in a compact form, with a sharp focus on obsession, money, and self-control rather than on a sprawling plot. It is a good fit for anyone drawn to psychological fiction that stays close to a character’s inner conflict and the social space around him. The novel connects naturally with stories about compulsion, risk, and the pull of a narrow world that starts to take over everything.
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Book details
- Year
- 1867
- Language
- Russian
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