La Bête Humaine [The Beast Within] (English Edition)

Released: March 13, 2021
Length: 15 hrs 28 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Set amidst the political and legal corruption of Second Empire France, La Bête Humaine explores the darker side of human nature amid the technological advancements of the Machine Age. Through the intertwined lives of railway workers and a broader cast, the novel delves into themes of violence, greed, and repressed instincts, revealing how close brutality and civility often reside.

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