The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Hardcover Book

Description: The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, C.J. Hogarth, George Davidson This striking gift edition presents Dostoevskys classic work The Gambler, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. In this gripping literary classic, Alexei Ivanovich is tutor to a Russian family. They are bankrupt and eagerly awaiting the death of Grandmother. Alexei falls in love twice: first, with the beautiful but impossible Polina; and second, with the game of roulette. His addiction turns out to be shared by Grandmother who suddenly appears, very much alive, and willing to gamble down to her last banknote. The Gambler is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking work that showcases Dostoevskys unparalleled ability to explore the complexities of the human condition. This pocket gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-81) was one of Russias foremost writers, producing novels, short stories, essays and philosophical texts. Born in Moscow, he initially trained as an engineer, spending his spare time translating books. The publication of his first book, Poor Folk, saw him enter the literary circles of St Petersburg, but he developed a gambling habit as he toured around Europe and then fell foul of the Russian authorities who sent him into exile in Siberia in 1849 for reading banned works. C. J. Hogarth (1869-1945), a British soldier and accomplished translator of Russian literature. He translated the works of such notable authors as Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gogol, Turgenev, Maxim Gorky, Ivan Goncharov, and others, contributing significantly to the dissemination of Russian literature in English. George Davidson introduced this edition and modernised C. J. Hogarths original translation. Details ISBN1398836451 Author George Davidson Pages 176 Publisher Sirius Entertainment Series Arcturus Ornate Classics Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781398836457 Format Hardcover Imprint Sirius Entertainment Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY FIC Audience General Publication Date 2024-06-25 UK Release Date 2024-06-25 Translator C.J. Hogarth We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160311893;

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