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About The Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky, a revered 19th-century Russian novelist, delved into the human condition through influential works like Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons, and The Brothers Karamazov. Fyodor Dostoevsky, entered the Nikolayev Military Engineering Institute Dostoevsky's diverse body of work shaped literary movements and inspired filmmakers, leaving a profound legacy in world literature. He completed his first novel, Poor Folk, in 1845, earning acclaim as Russia's first "social novel." Returning to St. Petersburg, he completed The Gambler, a short novel on gambling addiction, with the help of stenographer Anna Grigoryevna Snitkina. About The Book: "Poor Folk and The Gambler" combines two works by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The first, Poor Folk, unfolds through letters exchanged between impoverished lovers, Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova, constrained by financial hardships. In the second part, The Gambler, Dostoevsky explores addiction and obsession as tutor Alexei Ivanovich becomes entangled in a perilous roulette game at a German casino, jeopardizing his love for Polina. Both tales delve into themes of poverty, love, and addiction, showcasing Dostoevsky's mastery of storytelling and psychological insight. The Title 'Poor Folk the Gambler written/authored/edited by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Translator: C. J. Hogarth', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121278195 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 315 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature & Fiction for Young Adults, Children's Literature & Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-