Poor Folk and The Gambler is a collection of two novellas by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The first novella, Poor Folk, tells the story of a young couple, Makar and Varvara, who are struggling to make ends meet in 19th century St. Petersburg. The story is told through a series of letters between the two, and explores themes of poverty, social class, and the human condition.The second novella, The Gambler, follows the story of Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of roulette at a German casino. As Alexei becomes increasingly obsessed with the thrill of gambling, he risks everything he has, including his own life, in pursuit of the ultimate win.Both novellas are classic examples of Dostoevsky's signature style, which blends psychological depth with social commentary and explores the darker aspects of the human experience. Poor Folk and The Gambler are essential reading for fans of Dostoevsky and classic Russian literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.