The poison

The Poison by Edmond Haraucourt is a psychological drama that explores themes of love betrayal and the corrosive power of envy and revenge. The novel revolves around a central character whose emotional turmoil is intensified by the metaphorical and literal poison that slowly infects his life and relationships.The protagonist a man who is consumed by jealousy embarks on a destructive path after he perceives a threat to his love and happiness. His obsessive thoughts which initially manifest as suspicion and doubt grow into a more tangible form of poison—both in his mind and in his actions. The novel uses the symbol of poison not only to represent physical harm but also to illustrate how negative emotions like jealousy and resentment can corrupt a person from within.