The Gambler: The Original Classic Literature

The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic novel that follows the story of Alexei Ivanovitch a young man who falls prey to his gambling addiction. Through his descent into a world of debt and despair Alexei is forced to confront the harsh realities of his obsession. With vivid and intense detail Dostoevsky paints a picture of a man struggling against his own worst habits and the consequences of his reckless behavior. The Gambler is an insightful look at the compulsive nature of the gambling addict and the tragic consequences of such an addiction.