Gambler

Gambler

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Land USA
Genrer Konst, Böcker, Fiktion
Språk EN
Avsnitt 17
Senaste 19.08.2026

A reading of Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic novella The Gambler, telling the story of a young tutor entangled with a once-wealthy Russian general and the destructive allure of roulette. The work draws on Dostoevsky's own gambling struggles, written under a tight deadline to pay off debts. This podcast presents the intense emotions and psychological depth of the literary masterpiece, exploring themes of fate, obsession, and human desire.

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