Octave Mirbeau – the anarchist writer

The writing activity of Octave Mirbeau is strictly connected with his journalism. In both of these activities he expresses his social involvement and sympathies for the anarchist movement. The Author of Epidemic criticizes, not only in his works but also in numerous press publications, the unfair capitalist system based on above all the power of bourgeoisie, army and Catholic church. These three pillars of capitalism soon became the goal of attacks of his ruthless pen. These attacks increase a number of both: supporters and opponents.