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Monomaniac (La bête humaine)

Emile Zola

Monomaniac (La bête humaine)

Monomaniac (La bête humaine)

Emile Zola

Monomaniac, originally titled 'La bête humaine,' is a novel by Émile Zola published in 1890. The story revolves around a jealous husband who plots to murder his wife's lover, leading to a chain of tragic events. A train driver, who witnesses the murder, grapples with his own violent impulses, particularly towards women. This work is notable for its exploration of human obsession and the darker aspects of human nature, characteristic of Zola's naturalist style.

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