Der Garten der Qualen

The novel delves into the darker sides of human nature in a way that's both disturbing and fascinating. I wonder what motivated Mirbeau to confront these taboo topics through this story.

The characters’ actions are so extreme that it made me question where the line between desire and depravity lies. Was this meant to challenge the reader's moral boundaries?

The decadent, almost surreal environment amplifies the novel’s exploration of excess and morality. I'm curious whether the setting was based on real places or purely imagined.