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The awardwinning translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky have given us the definitive version of Fyodor Dostoevskys strikingly original short novels, The Double and The Gambler.The Double is a surprisingly modern hallucinatory nightmareforeshadowing Kafka and Sartrein which a minor official named Goliadkin becomes aware of a mysterious doppelganger, a man who has his name and his face and who gradually and relentlessly begins to displace him with his friends and colleagues. The Gambler is a stunning psychological portrait of a young man's exhilarating and destructive addiction to gambling, a compulsion that Dostoevskywho once gambled away his young wife's wedding ringknew intimately from his own experience. In chronicling the disastrous love affairs and gambling adventures of Alexei Ivanovich, Dostoevsky explores the irresistible temptation to look into the abyss of ultimate risk that he believed was an essential part of the Russian national character.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Double'? A: 'The Double' explores themes of identity, alienation, and the psychological effects of a doppelganger on an individual's perception of self.
- Q: Is 'The Gambler' based on Dostoevsky's personal experiences? A: Yes, 'The Gambler' reflects Dostoevsky's own struggles with gambling addiction, providing insight into the psychological and emotional turmoil it causes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Double and The Gambler' was published on January 16, 2007.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: Who are the translators of this edition? A: The award-winning translators of this edition are Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which literary category does this book belong? A: This book is categorized under Classics.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Dostoevsky? A: Readers can expect a profound and psychologically complex writing style, rich in character development and deep philosophical exploration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Dostoevsky's works? A: Yes, this book can serve as an excellent introduction to Dostoevsky's writing, showcasing two of his notable short novels.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Double'? A: The title 'The Double' signifies the duality of human nature and the internal conflict faced by the protagonist, Goliadkin.