La Bête Humaine

by Emile Zola

Overview

Did possessing and killing amount to the same thing deep within the dark recesses of the human beast? 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781727030228
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/03/2018
Pages:	434
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.88(d)
Language:	French

Editorial Reviews

"...brilliant..." — Barry Forshaw, European Literature Network

From the Publisher

Leighton Pugh's superb narration immerses listeners in this audiobook, which is part of the author’s Rougon-Marquet series. Despite the beauty of Zola’s language, the subject matter of this novel is challenging. Listeners must pay close attention to take in the complicated plot, which involves murder, homicidal ideation, and physical violence, including sexual abuse. Pugh's thoughtful characterizations, especially of women, and his even pacing settle listeners into the gripping story. His fine accents and facility with French words help establish the late-nineteenth-century French setting. This time period ushered in the Machine Age, and Pugh captivates listeners with riveting depictions of railway transport and its impact upon community life. There is a decidedly theatrical quality to this story, which is wonderfully brought forth on audio. M.J. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2022 - AudioFile

Leighton Pugh's superb narration immerses listeners in this audiobook, which is part of the author’s Rougon-Marquet series. Despite the beauty of Zola’s language, the subject matter of this novel is challenging. Listeners must pay close attention to take in the complicated plot, which involves murder, homicidal ideation, and physical violence, including sexual abuse. Pugh's thoughtful characterizations, especially of women, and his even pacing settle listeners into the gripping story. His fine accents and facility with French words help establish the late-nineteenth-century French setting. This time period ushered in the Machine Age, and Pugh captivates listeners with riveting depictions of railway transport and its impact upon community life. There is a decidedly theatrical quality to this story, which is wonderfully brought forth on audio. M.J. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2022 - AudioFile