The Beast in the Jungle
by Henry Jamesliterary work· published 1903
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The Beast in the Jungle is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published as part of the collection The Better Sort. Almost universally considered one of James' finest short narratives, this story treats appropriately universal themes: loneliness, fate, love and death. The parable of John Marcher and his peculiar destiny has spoken to many readers who have speculated on the worth and meaning of human life.
Adaptations (3)
The Beast in the Jungle has been adapted into 3 films, from 1978 to 2023.
The Beast2023 · film · 146 min · dir. Bertrand Bonello · IMDb ↗In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
The Beast in the Jungle2023 · film · 103 min · dir. Patric Chiha · IMDb ↗IMDb5.4The club as a place of endless (im)possibilities. A man and a woman wait here together for 25 years for a mysterious, all-changing event to occur. From 1979 to 2004: from disco to techno. A love story and an obsession.
