The Gambler and Other StoriesPenguin UK, 01/07/2010 - 432 من الصفحات The Gambler and Other Stories is Fyodor Dostoyevsky's collection of one novella and six short stories reflecting his own life - indeed, 'The Gambler', a story of a young tutor in the employment of a formerly wealthy Russian General, was written under a strict deadline so he could pay off his roulette debts. This volume includes 'Bobok', the tale of a frustrated writer visiting a cemetery and enjoying the gossip of the dead; 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man', the story of one man's plan to commit suicide and the troubling dream that follows, as well as 'A Christmas Party and a Wedding', 'A Nasty Story' and 'The Meek One'. |
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... I've always liked the English, there's no comparison with the little Frenchies!'), and she immediately shows Polina a gruff kindness ('I could love you, Praskovya'); in fact, before leaving Roulettenburg she asks Polina to come live ...
... I've always liked the English, there's no comparison with the little Frenchies!'), and she immediately shows Polina a gruff kindness ('I could love you, Praskovya'); in fact, before leaving Roulettenburg she asks Polina to come live ...
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... I've started hearing and seeing things that I'd never heard or seen before.'14 Finally , there's the matter of style . A friend of the Certain Person remarks : ' Your style is changing ... it's choppy . ' Indeed , he clearly holds up ...
... I've started hearing and seeing things that I'd never heard or seen before.'14 Finally , there's the matter of style . A friend of the Certain Person remarks : ' Your style is changing ... it's choppy . ' Indeed , he clearly holds up ...
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... I've been living in Petersburg eight years now and I've hardly been able to make a single acquaintance . But what do I need acquaintances for ? I'm acquainted with all of Petersburg as it is ; that's why it seemed to me that everyone ...
... I've been living in Petersburg eight years now and I've hardly been able to make a single acquaintance . But what do I need acquaintances for ? I'm acquainted with all of Petersburg as it is ; that's why it seemed to me that everyone ...
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... I've grown quite unused to women ; that is , I never became used to them ; you see , I'm alone I don't even know how to talk to them . Even now I don't know whether I've said something stupid to you . Tell me frankly ; I should tell you ...
... I've grown quite unused to women ; that is , I never became used to them ; you see , I'm alone I don't even know how to talk to them . Even now I don't know whether I've said something stupid to you . Tell me frankly ; I should tell you ...
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A Christmas Party and a Wedding | |
A Nasty Business | |
The Gambler | |
Bobok | |
The Meek | |
The Dream of a Ridiculous | |
Notes | |
Appendices | |
Table of Ranks | |
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