The Gambler is a semi-autobiographical novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, exploring themes of gambling addiction, love, and self-destruction. The story follows Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor, as he becomes ensnared in the high-stakes world of gambling while navigating his obsessive love for Polina, the stepdaughter of his employer. Through Alexei’s descent into obsession and the characters’ entanglements, Dostoyevsky offers a sharp critique of human weakness, societal ambition, and the allure of chance.
Psychological
Tragic Romance
Antihero
Thriller
Family
Betrayal
Noir
Hidden Identity
Mystery
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length6 hrs 10 mins
Publish dateJan 1, 1867
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
10Chapter X
2Chapter II
11Chapter XI
3Chapter III
12Chapter XII
4Chapter IV
13Chapter XIII
5Chapter V
14Chapter XIV
6Chapter VI
15Chapter XV
7Chapter VII
16Chapter XVI
8Chapter VIII
17Chapter XVII
9Chapter IX
About the author
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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