]> zola_e Émile Zola Papers An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University [Summit record] &su_name;&su_address; 1994-04-26 [Derived from Summit] 12 Mar 2007 English 23 Apr 2009 - converted to EAD (AM) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Zola, Émile,1840-1902. Émile Zola Papers 1864-1902 38 items (SC). Papers of the French author, novelist. Outgoing letters and photographs. 149791 French Biographical History

Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French author, novelist, playwright, and social critic.

1840Born in Paris, France on April 2.1867Therese Raquin published1869Begins work on the Les Rougon-Macquart series.1870Married Gabrielle-Alexandrine Meley1879"Le Roman expérimental" ("The Experimental Novel") is published, September 1880Nana is published1882Suffered nervous breakdown, October1898J'Accuse, Zola's article regarding the Dreyfus affair, is published in L'Aurore magazine, January 13 1902Died aged 62 on September 29 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Émile Zola Papers consists of correspondence and memorabilia. Correspondents include Francis Jourdain and Gustave Geffroy, and subjects include the Dreyfus affair. Some letters have English translations accompanying them, and one is accompanied by a photograph of Sarah Bernhardt in reference to her role in "Theodora." The memorabilia includes photographs, a print and a clipping of Zola.

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Subject and Genre Headings Literature -- FrenchZola, Émile, 1840-1902 -- Correspondence.Jourdain, Francis, 1876-1958.Geffroy, Gustave, 1855-1926. Authors, French.French literature -- 19th century.Novelists, French. Letters (correspondence)Photographs.Authors.Novelists.Access Restrictions

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InventoryCorrespondenceundated1 letter31111864-190125 items3112Jourdain, Francis 1886-19028 letters3113MemorabiliaPhotographs and Prints4 items3114