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Original title: Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler : $b Roman
by Norbert Jacques · 1880–1954
"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.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 313 min
- Words
- 68,788
- Chapters
- 12
- Paragraphs
- 2,156
- Price
- Free
- Criminals -- Fiction
- Gamblers -- Fiction
- Germany -- Fiction
- Hypnotism and crime -- Fiction
- Murderers -- Fiction
»Ja, ich meine, da haben Sie gespielt!
"Yes, I mean, you played!
Am ersten Abend, als Sie mit Hull kamen, haben Sie auch gespielt.
On the first evening, when you came with Hull, you played too.
Aber das war nicht gespielt.
But that wasn't playing.
Und am Abend mit dem alten Professor, weiß ich nicht recht, da war eine atmosphärische Störung ...
And on the evening with the old professor, I'm not quite sure, there was an atmospheric disturbance...
Nicht wahr?«
Right?"
fragte sie auf einmal mit einer schmelzenden und ganz damenhaften Liebenswürdigkeit.
she asked suddenly with a melting and entirely ladylike kindness.
Wenk war betreten.
Wenk was embarrassed.
Er fragte zurück: »Am Abend mit dem alten Professor?
He asked in return: "On the evening with the old professor?
Mit welchem alten Professor?«
Which old professor?"
About the author
Norbert Jacques1880–1954
Norbert Jacques was a Luxembourgish novelist, journalist, and screenwriter who wrote primarily in German.
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Book details
- Original language
- German
- Translation
- English, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #50285
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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