Emile Zola, Sa Vie—Son Oeuvre by Edmond Lepelletier

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Author Lepelletier, Edmond, 1846-1913
Title Emile Zola, Sa Vie—Son Oeuvre
Credits Produced by Christian Bréville, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary "Émile Zola, Sa Vie—Son Oeuvre" by Edmond Lepelletier is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and legacy of the influential French novelist Émile Zola, highlighting his contributions to literature and his social impact, particularly through his notable works like "Germinal" and "L'Assommoir." The book is notable for capturing Zola's complexities as both a writer and a public figure, thus offering readers an insightful exploration of the man behind the literary genius. The opening of this biography introduces the early life of Émile Zola, discussing his birth in Paris and the debate surrounding his identity as a true Parisian or a descendant from a Mediterranean heritage. Lepelletier paints a vivid picture of Zola through detailed accounts of his familial influences, particularly his father's engineering aspirations and his mother's struggles after his father's premature death. It captures the dynamics of his upbringing in Aix-en-Provence, where he experienced both freedom and the absence of conventional education. This formative mix of familial tension and a nurturing environment in nature sets the stage for Zola's later development as a profound observer of society, which would shape his literary output. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Subject Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography
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EBook-No. 17360
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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