The Beast Within

Discover the profound depths of human nature with 'La Bete humaine' by Émile Zola, a defining novel from the Rougon-Macquart series. This compelling trade paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2008, spans 464 pages and immerses readers in a world of passion, murder, and primal instincts. Zola’s expert storytelling reveals the tumultuous life during the waning days of the Second Empire in France. The narrative intricately explores the concept of the 'beast within', showcasing how characters are ensnared by inherited tendencies and societal pressures. As technology rapidly advances in the backdrop, witness how Zola artfully juxtaposes the hope for human evolution against the harsh realities of human nature's darker sides. This edition is perfect for literature enthusiasts, students of classic novels, and anyone intrigued by psychological drama and historical fiction. Immerse yourself in this masterpiece, which Zola himself regarded as his most finely crafted work. Order now and read the story that continues to resonate with modern readers, pushing the boundaries of human understanding and reflecting the timeless battle between civility and primal instincts. Don't miss the chance to explore this significant piece of literature that delves deep into the human psyche.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449631
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464


Description:
La Bete humaine (1890), the seventeenth novel in the Rougon-Macquart series, is one of Zola's most violent and explicit works. On one level a tale of murder, passion, and possession, it is also a compassionate study of individuals derailed by atavistic forces beyond their control. Zola considered this his 'most finely worked' novel, and in it he powerfully evokes life at the end of the Second Empire in France, where society seemed to be hurtling into the future like the new locomotives and railways it was building. While expressing the hope that human nature evolves through education and gradually frees itself of the burden of inherited evil, he is constantly reminding us that under the veneer of technological progress there remains, always, the beast within.

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