Émile Zola
French novelist and playwright
Born
April 2nd, 1840
185 years ago
Died
September 29th, 1902
123 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent figure in the literary movement known as naturalism, contributed significantly to literature during the late 19th century. Authored the series of novels titled 'Les Rougon-Macquart', exploring the impact of heredity and environment on individuals. Zola's work frequently addressed social issues and injustices in France. Wrote 'J'accuse', an open letter that defended an unjustly accused officer during the Dreyfus Affair, igniting widespread public debate and political controversy.
Wrote 'Germinal', a seminal novel about mining
Published 'J'accuse', addressing wrongful conviction
Authored the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' series
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