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Émile Zola
The Beast Within
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Part of "Les Rougon-Macquart" series
"The Beast Within" by Émile Zola is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the darker side of human nature. Published in 1890, it is the eleventh novel in Zola's famous twenty-volume series, Les Rougon-Macquart. The novel centers around the character of Jacques Lantier, a train engineer who is consumed by an uncontrollable and destructive sexual desire. Lantier is a member of the Rougon-Macquart family, a dynasty of characters whose lives and fates are shaped by heredity and environment, as Zola explores the themes of degeneration and inheritance. Lantier's struggle with his own inner beast is a metaphor for the destructive power of desire and the conflict between our primitive instincts and civilized society. The novel is set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution, and Zola uses the train and the railway as symbols of modernity, progress, and the relentless forward march of time. Zola's writing is vivid and powerful, and he creates a sense of tension and foreboding that builds throughout the novel, leading to a dramatic and shocking climax. The novel is also notable for its exploration of gender roles and sexuality, as Zola challenges traditional views of women and sexual desire. "The Beast Within" is a complex and challenging novel that offers a fascinating insight into the human psyche. It is a powerful exploration of the darker side of human nature, and the conflict between our primitive instincts and civilized society. Zola's writing is vivid and engaging, and the novel is sure to captivate and enthrall readers who are interested in psychology, sociology, and the human condition...
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