The Gambler

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'The Gambler' is a compelling novel that delves into the themes of addiction, desperation, and love. Set in a German town, the narrative follows the young tutor Alexei Ivanovich as he becomes entangled in a destructive cycle of gambling in an attempt to win the affections of his employer's stepdaughter. Dostoyevsky's writing style in this novel is characterized by its sharp ps...