Anarchist studies, n° 2, 1994, pp. 3-22.

" Mirbeau’s works provide an original and thought-provoking description of anarchist political culture. This article sets his thinking in its socio-cultural context of late nineteenth century and early twentieth century France, and argues that Mirbeau’s works are worthy of greater attention. By concentrating on three ’autobiographical’ novels, a model of the difficulties of anarchist politicization is constructed."