Émile Zola
Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. He was a major figure in the political liberalization of France and in the exoneration of the falsely accused and convicted army officer Alfred Dreyfus, which is encapsulated in his renowned newspaper opinion headlined J'Accuse…! Zola was nominated for the first and second Nobel prizes in literature in 1901 and 1902.
The Flood
A farming family's life is washed away by a devastating flood, testing their bonds of love and resilience in the face of utter despair.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 1
A hopeful priest arrives in Rome, ready to revive Christianity and assist the poor, but soon faces a battle between his ideals and the city's complex realities.
By Émile Zola
His Masterpiece
In 19th-century Paris, a struggling artist's ambitions and relationships become intertwined when he encounters a mysterious, drenched young woman.
By Émile Zola
Germinal
In a dark world of coal mines, a man's search for work ignites a battle for justice among exploited laborers.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 4
A priest enters the treacherous world of church politics to defend his beliefs, but faces dangerous rivalries that test his faith.
By Émile Zola
The Conquest of Plassans (La Conquête de Plassans)
** In a quiet French town, the arrival of a mysterious priest stirs up trouble for a family, forcing them to confront hidden tensions and a battle for control.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 5
In the shadowed streets of Paris, two brothers confront injustice and poverty while grappling with the weight of an upcoming execution.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5
Amidst the backdrop of Vatican splendor, a compassionate priest confronts the Pope with urgent pleas to acknowledge the suffering masses, igniting conflict between idealism and long-standing tradition.
By Émile Zola
The Soil (La terre): A Realistic Novel
Amidst the fields of rural France, one man's connection to the earth intertwines with a young woman's struggle, as a family's battle for land exposes the raw truths of human nature.
By Émile Zola
English Translations of Works of Emile Zola An Index to the Project Gutenberg Works of Zola in English
Experience the raw and compelling translated works of a French master.
By Émile Zola
The Downfall
Amidst the Franco-Prussian War, soldiers from different backgrounds face the brutal realities of leadership failures and moral struggles, leading to irreversible downfall.
By Émile Zola
Doctor Pascal
In a household filled with scientific curiosity and religious beliefs, a doctor's all-consuming research puts his family relationships to the test.
By Émile Zola
Fruitfulness
Witness a loving couple's fight for survival and happiness as they confront financial woes and societal expectations while raising a family.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 3
In a city of beauty and secrets, a mother's love turns to bitter rivalry as her daughter steals the affections of the man they both desire.
By Émile Zola
The Fortune of the Rougons
Amidst political chaos, youthful love blossoms as two young souls find themselves entwined with revolution.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete Lourdes, Rome and Paris
** Amidst a train journey, people grappling with illness and despair pin their hopes on a sacred destination, where faith and the desire for miracles collide.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Volume 1
In a city of stark contrasts, a priest confronts his wavering faith as he witnesses the suffering of the poor and questions the role of religious institutions in a changing world.
By Émile Zola
L'Assommoir
In 19th-century Paris, a desperate young woman's dreams of a better life are threatened by heartbreak.
By Émile Zola
Piping hot! (Pot-bouille) : $b a realistic novel
In a bustling Parisian building, a young man's dreams of success meet the stark realities of middle-class life, revealing a world of hidden desires and social climbing.
By Émile Zola
Four Short Stories By Emile Zola
In a world of contrasting personas and rising expectations, a mysterious woman's debut performance ignites a tale of fame, struggle, and societal intrigue.
By Émile Zola