The Life And Times Of Emile Zola
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A richly detailed literary biography, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Émile Zola, one of the most influential and controversial figures in nineteenth-century French literature. F.W.J. Hemmings — a leading Zola scholar — presents an authoritative account of the writer's rise from poverty to international prominence, tracing the personal struggles, political battles, and literary triumphs that defined his era. The biography uncovers the social and cultural currents of the Third Republic, illustrating how Zola's naturalist novels — from Nana to Germinal — captured the raw energy and squalor of modern industrial France. Hemmings also details Zola's courageous role in the Dreyfus Affair, particularly his landmark open letter J'Accuse, which remains one of history's most celebrated acts of public intellectual courage. Authoritative, compelling, and thoroughly researched, this is an indispensable portrait of a giant of world literature.
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A richly detailed literary biography, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Émile Zola, one of the most influential and controversial figures in nineteenth-century French literature. F.W.J. Hemmings — a leading Zola scholar — presents an authoritative account of the writer's rise from poverty to international prominence, tracing the personal struggles, political battles, and literary triumphs that defined his era. The biography uncovers the social and cultural currents of the Third Republic, illustrating how Zola's naturalist novels — from Nana to Germinal — captured the raw energy and squalor of modern industrial France. Hemmings also details Zola's courageous role in the Dreyfus Affair, particularly his landmark open letter J'Accuse, which remains one of history's most celebrated acts of public intellectual courage. Authoritative, compelling, and thoroughly researched, this is an indispensable portrait of a giant of world literature.
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, minimal wear with no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. The book is presented as a hardcover with dust jacket in very good condition overall.
A richly detailed literary biography, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Émile Zola, one of the most influential and controversial figures in nineteenth-century French literature. F.W.J. Hemmings — a leading Zola scholar — presents an authoritative account of the writer's rise from poverty to international prominence, tracing the personal struggles, political battles, and literary triumphs that defined his era. The biography uncovers the social and cultural currents of the Third Republic, illustrating how Zola's naturalist novels — from Nana to Germinal — captured the raw energy and squalor of modern industrial France. Hemmings also details Zola's courageous role in the Dreyfus Affair, particularly his landmark open letter J'Accuse, which remains one of history's most celebrated acts of public intellectual courage. Authoritative, compelling, and thoroughly researched, this is an indispensable portrait of a giant of world literature.
