Collection ID: 149791

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Zola, Émile,1840-1902.
Abstract:
Papers of the French author, novelist. Outgoing letters and photographs.
Extent:
38 items (SC).
Language:
French
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Émile Zola Papers, &su_name;

Background

Scope and Content:

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.

Biographical / Historical:

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

Date Event
1840 Born in Paris, France on April 2.
1867 Therese Raquin published
1869 Begins work on the Les Rougon-Macquart series.
1870 Married Gabrielle-Alexandrine Meley
1879 "Le Roman expérimental" ("The Experimental Novel") is published, September
1880 Nana is published
1882 Suffered nervous breakdown, October
1898 J'Accuse, Zola's article regarding the Dreyfus affair, is published in L'Aurore magazine, January 13
1902 Died aged 62 on September 29
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically and by type.

Access

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Émile Zola Papers, &su_name;

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
CONTACT:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu