The Monomaniac (La bête humaine) by Émile Zola

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By Karen Klein Posted on Mar 10, 2026
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Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
English
"The Monomaniac (La bête humaine)" by Émile Zola is a novel published in 1890. This psychological thriller follows Jacques Lantier, a railway engine driver plagued by hereditary madness that transforms his desires into violent urges against women. Set among railway workers operating the Paris-Le Havre line in the late 1860s, the story weaves togeth...
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perpetrators—leading to a passionate affair and a web of deadly consequences that culminate in tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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This masterpiece is free from copyright limitations. It serves as a testament to our shared literary heritage.

William White
5 months ago

The clarity of the introduction set high expectations, and the clarity of the writing makes even the most dense sections readable. It cleared up a lot of the confusion I had previously.

Joseph Thompson
2 years ago

It’s refreshing to see such a high standard of digital publishing.

Donald Johnson
7 months ago

As someone working in this industry, I found the insights very accurate.

Barbara Thomas
11 months ago

The methodology used in this work is academically sound.

Barbara Hernandez
8 months ago

This is an essential addition to any academic digital library.

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