The Monomaniac (La bête humaine)

In "The Monomaniac" (La bête humaine), Émile Zola delivers a gripping exploration of the interplay between industrialization and human morality. Set against the backdrop of France's expanding railway system, Zola employs his signature naturalist style to delve into the psychologies of its characters, particularly the tormented locomotive engineer, Jacques Lantier. The novel is marked by its vivi...