THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD AND THE GAMBLER

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The House of the Dead and The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoevsky brings together two powerful novellas that explore the extremes of human experience. The House of the Dead recounts life in a Siberian prison through the eyes of a nobleman inmate, revealing the harsh realities and moments of humanity behind bars. The Gambler follows a tutor’s spiraling obsession with roulette and a doomed love, capturing the psychology of addiction and desire. Together, these works showcase Dostoevsky’s profound insight into suffering, passion, and redemption.

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EAN: 9781840226294 Category: C;LASSIC LITERATURE BOOKS

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Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The House of the Dead and The Gambler are two profound explorations of the human condition, delving into themes of suffering, redemption, obsession, and the complexities of the human psyche.

The House of the Dead

The House of the Dead is a semi-autobiographical novel that draws from Dostoevsky’s own experiences during his imprisonment in a Siberian labor camp. The narrative follows Aleksandr Petrovich Goryanchikov, a nobleman sentenced to ten years of hard labor for the murder of his wife. Through Goryanchikov’s eyes, readers gain insight into the brutal realities of prison life, the diverse backgrounds of the inmates, and the capacity for human resilience and transformation even in the harshest conditions. The novel is a poignant reflection on the depths of human suffering and the possibility of spiritual rebirth.