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 Downfall (La Débâcle): A Story of the Horrors of War
Amidst the chaos of war, two men from different worlds must confront not only a brutal enemy but and the unraveling of their nation.
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
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
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 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
The trial of Emile Zola: containing M. Zola's letter to President Faure relating to the Dreyfus case, and a full report of the fifteen days' proceedings in the Assize Court of the Seine, including testimony of witnesses and speeches of counsel
A writer risks everything to reveal a hidden truth, sparking a landmark trial that exposes deep divisions in French society.
By Émile Zola
The Ladies' Paradise: A Realistic Novel
A young woman and her brothers find themselves caught between old traditions and a dazzling new world of commerce in 19th-century Paris.
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 Dream
In a time of emotional exploration, a destitute girl's discovery by compassionate artisans sparks a tale of potential belonging and transformation amidst hardship.
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
L'Assommoir
In 19th-century Paris, a desperate young woman's dreams of a better life are threatened by heartbreak.
By Émile Zola
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Complete
In a city of ancient wonders and modern problems, a priest wrestles with his faith while seeking to heal the wounds of a troubled society.
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
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
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: Lourdes, Volume 1
In a time of miracles and despair, the sick and faithful travel to a holy site, hoping for a cure but finding their beliefs tested.
By Émile Zola
The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée): A Realistic Novel
In a glittering world of riches, a woman's forbidden desires threaten to shatter the carefully constructed facade of her opulent life.
By Émile Zola
Claude's Confession
Amidst the grim reality of student life in Paris, a young man's heartfelt reflections reveal his yearning for love, glory, and escape from the clutches of poverty.
By Émile Zola
The Fat and the Thin
An escaped exile, returning to Paris, must find his place in a city of vibrant markets, divided classes, and contrasting fortunes if he wants to survive.
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