Pelaaja by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Author Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Translator Pispa, Hanna
Uniform Title Igrok. Finnish
Title Pelaaja
Summary "Pelaaja" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young man who navigates complex relationships within the context of gambling, specifically exploring themes of love, obsession, and desperation as he interacts with a cast of characters including the wealthy General, his stepdaughter Polina, and the enigmatic Mademoiselle Blanche. The protagonist's internal struggles and social commentary provide insight into Russian society and the human condition. At the start of "Pelaaja," the narrator has just returned from a trip, feeling overlooked by his companions who seem more preoccupied with their financial affairs. He describes his tense and awkward interactions with the General, his sister, and Polina, highlighting their complex social dynamics. As he observes the fluctuating fortunes of those around him in Roulettenburg, a well-known gambling resort, he reflects on his own relationship with Polina, struggling between feelings of hatred and love. The opening sets the stage for a tale saturated with existential dilemmas, societal critique, and an intricate web of human emotions fueled by the allure and danger of gambling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Gamblers -- Fiction
Subject Gambling -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Subject Russians -- Germany -- Fiction
Subject Chance -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 49110
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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