Project Gutenberg 2018-04-23 Public domain in the USA. 207 Zola, Émile 1840 1902 Zola, Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola, Emile Vizetelly, Edward The Monomaniac (La bête humaine) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_B%C3%AAte_humaine Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "The Monomaniac" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century. This gripping work explores the theme of obsession and its impact on human behavior through the character of Jacques Lantier, whose uncontrollable urge for violence shapes the narrative. Zola's intricate portrayal of the human psyche is matched by a vivid representation of the railway environment, offering insights into both personal and social dynamics. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to several characters, including Roubaud, an assistant station-master, and his wife, Séverine, who display a complex relationship filled with tension and unease. The narrative unfolds in a Parisian setting, primarily depicting moments in their apartment, juxtaposed with the bustling railway. As Roubaud awaits Séverine's return from shopping, his growing impatience hints at underlying jealousy, culminating in a terrifying confrontation when he questions her regarding trust and fidelity. The opening sets a somber tone, foreshadowing the darker themes of betrayal and violence as Roubaud’s emotions spiral into a horrifying fit of rage, revealing his potential for brutality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: French Literature 849884 2025-07-22T14:54:04.495268 text/html 857953 2021-11-22T04:38:58 text/html 495681 2025-07-22T14:54:12.554266 application/epub+zip 507452 2025-07-22T14:54:05.568265 application/epub+zip 393458 2025-07-22T14:54:05.023230 application/epub+zip 731140 2025-07-22T14:54:18.163235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678873 2025-07-22T14:54:11.953245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568587 2022-08-25T16:12:12.129987 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 802409 2025-07-22T14:54:03.144278 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 802608 2021-11-22T04:38:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19131 2025-07-22T14:54:18.300177 application/rdf+xml 10068 2025-07-22T14:54:05.119273 image/jpeg 2059 2025-07-22T14:54:05.071280 image/jpeg 301147 2021-11-22T04:39:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 443807 2021-11-22T04:39:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 459609 2025-07-22T14:54:04.565233 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia