{"product_id":"9780140455090","title":"The Gambler And Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic collection of fiction that pairs a tightly plotted novella with six sharp short stories. It explores gambling, obsession, memory, and the moral questions that haunt human choices. The intended reader is adults and students of literature who appreciate psychological depth and thoughtful storytelling. The tone is contemplative, with dry wit and somber insight, inviting readers to examine motive, fate, and consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as tightly crafted tales, the volume emphasizes psychological realism and keen social observation. The prose is precise, the settings are vivid, and tension arises from character decisions more than sensational action. Readers move through the collection by following interior landscapes and dramatic situations, with themes of desire, guilt, and resilience guiding each entry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne compact novella plus six short stories that illuminate gambling, desire, guilt, and social pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePsychological realism with unreliable narrators and morally charged dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrisp, precise prose and atmospheric settings that reward close, thoughtful reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandalone tales ideal for reading sessions or literary discussion groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for fans of classic literature and Russian-era fiction seeking insight into human motives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for psychological drama and social satire, plus a nuanced understanding of human motive and consequence. The collection invites ongoing curiosity about fate, choice, and the costs of desire, leaving a lasting impression that lingers in reflection and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540394422489,"sku":"9780140455090","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81hg_XwM42L._SL1500.jpg?v=1779262693","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140455090","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}