Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler by Norbert Jacques

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Author Jacques, Norbert, 1880-1954
Title Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler
Credits Peter Becker, Jens Sadowski, and the Online
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Summary "Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler" by Norbert Jacques is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the world of gambling and deception, centering around the enigmatic character of Dr. Mabuse, a master manipulator and skilled card player. Set against the backdrop of a society gripped by the allure of chance and fortune, it explores themes of obsession, control, and the darker aspects of human nature. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a high-stakes game in an exclusive club where young Hull encounters a mysterious and elegantly dressed old man, referred to as Balling. As the tension at the gaming table escalates, Hull finds himself entrapped in a whirlwind of bad luck, leading to a heavy gambling loss that he struggles to comprehend. The evening spirals into confusion, and Hull becomes increasingly unsettled by his interactions with the old man, who seems to hold a haunting sway over him. By the end of this opening portion, Hull's life is irrevocably altered, setting the stage for a broader conflict involving deception and psychological manipulation, raising questions about identity and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Germany -- Fiction
Subject Gamblers -- Fiction
Subject Murderers -- Fiction
Subject Criminals -- Fiction
Subject Hypnotism and crime -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 50285
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Most Recently Updated Aug 14, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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