Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler : Roman by Norbert Jacques
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"Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler" by Norbert Jacques is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the world of gambling and deception, centering around the enigmatic character of Dr. Mabuse, a master manipulator and skilled card player. Set against the backdrop of a society gripped by the allure of chance and fortune, it explores themes of obsession, control, and the darker aspects of human nature. At the start
of the narrative, we are introduced to a high-stakes game in an exclusive club where young Hull encounters a mysterious and elegantly dressed old man, referred to as Balling. As the tension at the gaming table escalates, Hull finds himself entrapped in a whirlwind of bad luck, leading to a heavy gambling loss that he struggles to comprehend. The evening spirals into confusion, and Hull becomes increasingly unsettled by his interactions with the old man, who seems to hold a haunting sway over him. By the end of this opening portion, Hull's life is irrevocably altered, setting the stage for a broader conflict involving deception and psychological manipulation, raising questions about identity and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacques, Norbert, 1880-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler : Roman |
| Credits |
Peter Becker, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net, in celebration of Distributed Proofreaders' 15th Anniversary. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Germany -- Fiction |
| Subject | Gamblers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murderers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hypnotism and crime -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50285 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Last Update | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 29512 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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