The Gambler (Annotated)

This annotated edition of Dostoevsky's The Gambler explores the tumultuous world of addiction through the story of Alexei, a tutor in Roulettenburg who stakes his future and unrequited love on the roulette wheel. It reveals Dostoevsky's own battle with gambling, juxtaposed with a rich context that includes a biography of the author and insights into the novel's urgent creation under a looming deadline. Complete with a critical afterword and a note on translation, this edition serves as a compelling introduction to Dostoevsky’s work and the psychological nuances of risk and obsession.