--- product_id: 54541101 title: "The House of the Dead / The Gambler (Wordsworth Classics)" price: "€ 12.29" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54541101-the-house-of-the-dead-the-gambler-wordsworth-classics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 4.6/5 star rating from 215 readers 2 classic Dostoevsky novels 19th-century Russian psychological depth The House of the Dead / The Gambler (Wordsworth Classics) **Price:** € 12.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the dark genius of Dostoevsky—where obsession meets survival in timeless classics! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The House of the Dead / The Gambler (Wordsworth Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 12.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54541101-the-house-of-the-dead-the-gambler-wordsworth-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unforgettable Realism:** Experience Siberian prison life and gambling mania with vivid, autobiographical detail. - • **Dual Classics in One Volume:** Get both The House of the Dead and The Gambler—two iconic tales of fate and obsession. - • **Highly Rated & Widely Loved:** Join 215+ readers who gave this literary gem a stellar 4.6/5 rating. - • **Timeless Psychological Mastery:** Dive deep into Dostoevsky’s raw exploration of human psyche and survival. - • **Authentic Translation & Insight:** Constance Garnett’s acclaimed translation with Anthony Briggs’ expert introduction. ## Overview This Wordsworth Classics edition features two of Dostoevsky’s autobiographical masterpieces—The House of the Dead, a gripping account of Siberian prison life, and The Gambler, a psychological tale of obsession with roulette. Translated by Constance Garnett and introduced by Anthony Briggs, this volume offers profound insight into 19th-century Russian society and the human condition, backed by a strong 4.6-star rating from over 200 readers. ## Description Translated by Constance Garnett with an introduction by Anthony Briggs. Dostoevsky's fascination for mental breakdown and violence (20 murders in his four main novels) was based on his own life, and these two unmistakably autobiographical works bear this out. The House of the Dead is fiction, but based on his four years in a Siberian prison. An educated upper-class man is condemned to live among criminals and brutal guards, with arbitrary punishments, lousy food, disgusting living conditions, hard toil and many floggings. Somehow he avoids bitterness and recrimination; faith in humanity survives. With its breadth of characterisation, acute sense of detail and strong narrative interest, this work can still shock, entertain and inspire. In The Gambler we see the Russian community in a German spa town. Drawn to the casino, Alexey becomes obsessed with roulette. In a gripping story, full of psychological interest, his growing mania eclipses even his interest in Polina, a heroine of demonic and vibrant sexuality. Dostoevsky himself was rescued from a similar gambling obsession by the young stenographer who took down this work at his dictation and married him soon afterwards. Review: "Life is impossible without hope" - Just brilliant!, as a ex con myself, Dostoevsky's descriptive articulation of the prisoners experience(in tsarist Russia) in the house of the dead is timeless. A great insight for those who have not had the misfortune of incarceration. Highly recommend for that book alone but you get the Gambler too! Another great (and brief) story of the human condition, traversing the entirety of its spectrum from its worst to its best, something this writer and Tolstoy were masterfully skilled in. Review: Not many words, sorry - I thought this was the popular SEGA video game but was pleasantly surprised. This book is an instantly gripping read exploring themes of increasing bitterness, isolation and loathing. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 28,687 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1,684 in Fiction Classics (Books) 4,965 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 215 Reviews | ## Images ![The House of the Dead / The Gambler (Wordsworth Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dE28nFNEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Life is impossible without hope" *by M***H on 20 August 2019* Just brilliant!, as a ex con myself, Dostoevsky's descriptive articulation of the prisoners experience(in tsarist Russia) in the house of the dead is timeless. A great insight for those who have not had the misfortune of incarceration. Highly recommend for that book alone but you get the Gambler too! Another great (and brief) story of the human condition, traversing the entirety of its spectrum from its worst to its best, something this writer and Tolstoy were masterfully skilled in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not many words, sorry *by J***K on 24 July 2017* I thought this was the popular SEGA video game but was pleasantly surprised. This book is an instantly gripping read exploring themes of increasing bitterness, isolation and loathing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top writer *by H***R on 31 January 2021* Excellent ## Frequently Bought Together - The House of the Dead and The Gambler (Wordsworth Classics) - Devils (Wordsworth Classics) - The Idiot (Wordsworth Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54541101-the-house-of-the-dead-the-gambler-wordsworth-classics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54541101-the-house-of-the-dead-the-gambler-wordsworth-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-20*