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Émile Zola
1840–1902
A major voice of French naturalism, Émile Zola transformed the novel into a vivid study of society, ambition, poverty, and power. His sweeping Rougon-Macquart cycle and fearless journalism made him one of the most influential writers of the nineteenth century.
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by Émile Zola
The Attack on the Mill, and Other Sketches of War
by Émile Zola
J'accuse...!
by Émile Zola
About the author
Born in Paris on April 2, 1840, Émile Zola was a French novelist, journalist, and playwright. He became the leading figure of literary naturalism, applying close observation and a scientific spirit to stories about ordinary people and the forces shaping their lives. His best-known works include L'Assommoir, Nana, and Germinal.
Between 1871 and 1893, Zola wrote the twenty novels of Les Rougon-Macquart, a vast family saga portraying French society during the Second Empire. The series established his reputation for powerful social criticism and detailed depictions of working-class life, urban poverty, industry, and political influence.
In the final years of his life, Zola became a prominent defender of Alfred Dreyfus. His 1898 newspaper letter “J’accuse…!” challenged the French authorities and made him an important public voice for justice. He died in Paris on September 29, 1902.