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The Roulette of Dostoyevski: the Writer Who Converted Chance Into Literature

Fiódor Dostoyevsky's relationship with the game is a story full of tension that was perfectly reflected in his literary works.When the Russian author was experiencing economic difficulties back in the middle of the 19th century, pressured by debts and the need to continue writing, he found an unexpected ally: gambling.It all began with a visit to Baden-Baden.In the elegant European salons where he was playing, he was fascinated by the intensity …
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Fiódor Dostoyevsky's relationship with the game is a story full of tension that was perfectly reflected in his literary works.When the Russian author was experiencing economic difficulties back in the middle of the 19th century, pressured by debts and the need to continue writing, he found an unexpected ally: gambling.It all began with a visit to Baden-Baden.In the elegant European salons where he was playing, he was fascinated by the intensity …

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