Sämtliche Werke 21

Name: Sämtliche Werke 21
Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Two novellas present a pair of intense moral and psychological dramas. The first follows a young man in a continental gambling resort whose obsession with roulette entangles his hopes, debts, and a fraught attachment to a capricious woman, exposing social vanity and the logic of addiction. The second traces the unsettling reunion of two men connected by a woman's past, unfolding as a study of jealousy, dependence, and the corrosive effects of secrets and possessiveness. Both pieces combine vivid social detail with acute psychological observation and a moral focus on pride, compulsion, and ruin.

About the Author

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist and philosopher, renowned for his exploration of the human psyche and moral dilemmas. His works delve into themes of existentialism, faith, and the struggle between good and evil. Among his most notable novels is "Crime and Punishment," which examines the mind of a troubled student who commits murder. Other significant works include "The Brothers Karamazov," a profound inquiry into faith and doubt, and "Notes from the Underground," a pioneering work of existential literature. Dostoyevsky's literary contributions have left a lasting impact on literature and philosophy, influencing countless writers and thinkers.