With Zola in England: A Story of Exile

"With Zola in England: A Story of Exile" by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly is a late 19th-century historical story that follows the famous French writer, Émile Zola, when he was forced to leave his home and live in England. The story is part biography and part personal account, exploring Zola's life and the exciting events leading to his escape from France. The story begins with Zola quickly running away from France because he might be in trouble with the law for speaking out against the military about the Dreyfus case. The beginning of the story explains why Zola had to leave and describes the confusion and media interest surrounding where he was as he went through risky situations. When he finds a safe place in London, the story shows the difficulties he faced, like trying to stay hidden and getting used to the big differences between English life and the landscape compared to France. Through the eyes of Zola and his translator, Vizetelly, who was also a close friend, the story captures the stress and strength of Zola during his personal and political problems.