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The novel "The Gambler" has strong autobiographical motifs, as Dostoevsky himself was a compulsive gambler. The story of the creation of this book is very interesting: having lost all his money in Wiesbaden, the desperate writer in need of funds signed a contract with a publishing house, according to which he had to write a novel... in 26 days. These completely unrealistic deadlines forced Dostoevsky, for the first time in his life, to use the services of a secretary-stenographer, to whom he dictated the text. Thus, a young Anna Snitkina entered the life of the genius - a woman who was destined to become his wife and muse...
Author:
Author:Dostoevsky F.M.
Cover:
Cover:soft
Category:
- Category:Fiction
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:newsprint
Dimensions:
Dimensions:16.5x11x1.5 cm
Series:
Series:Book for all times (new/m)
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-160613-8
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