Zola and His Time

"Zola and His Time" is a comprehensive biography and historical study of Émile Zola, one of the most influential figures in world literature. Written by Matthew Josephson, this work meticulously traces Zola's martial career in letters, exploring the relentless energy he poured into his monumental literary projects and his uncompromising pursuit of truth and social justice. The narrative delves into Zola's circle of friends and the fierce opposition of his remarkable enemies, providing a vivid portrait of the intellectual and political landscape of late 19th-century France.The book chronicles Zola's development as the leader of the Naturalist school and his cyclopean labours on the "Rougon-Macquart" cycle. A central focus is Zola's heroic involvement in the Dreyfus Affair, where his public campaigns and subsequent trials marked a turning point in French history. By drawing on his letters and personal accounts, "Zola and His Time" offers a profound look at the man who transformed the novel into a tool for social investigation. It serves as an essential account of a writer whose dedication to his principles led to both persecution and ultimate glorification as a champion of human rights and artistic integrity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 600, Paperback, Tradd Street Press