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The Gambler

By: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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The Gambler paints a stark picture of the attractions—and addictions—of gambling. Using skillful characterization, Dostoevsky faithfully depicts life among the gambling set in old Germany. This probing psychological novel explores the tangled love affairs and complicated lives of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young gambler, and Polina Alexandrovna, the woman he loves.

Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was born in Moscow, the son of a surgeon. Leaving the study of engineering for literature, he published Poor Folk in 1846. As a member of revolutionary circles in St. Petersburg, he was condemned to death in 1849. A last-minute reprieve sent him to Siberia for hard labor. Returning to St. Petersburg in 1859, he worked as a journalist and completed his masterpiece, Crime and Punishment, as well as other works, including The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov.

Public Domain (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Fiction Russia
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Thoroughly enjoyed both the story line and the quality of the narration - had me on the edge of my seat the first time the old lady took to the roulette wheel!

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Bad reading with unclear pronunciation. Couldn't even finish chapter one since I lost attention. Story is amazing though, as I have read it before.

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