Émile Zola
French novelist, journalist, playwright, and poet (1840–1902)
Émile Zola was born on April 2, 1840 in rue Saint-Joseph and died on September 29, 1902 in 9th arrondissement of Paris, aged 62. Recorded occupations: political reporter, art critic, novelist, essayist, playwright and short story writer. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include president of the Société des gens de lettres. Associated movements: naturalism and freethought. Fields of work: literature, novel, theatre and short story. Notable works include “Les Rougon-Macquart”, “Thérèse Raquin”, “J’accuse…!”, “Nana” and “La Terre”. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- April 2, 1840 · rue Saint-Joseph
- Died
- September 29, 1902 · 9th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 62
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- political reporter, art critic, novelist, essayist, playwright, short story writer
- Positions held
- president of the Société des gens de lettres
- Movements
- naturalism, freethought
- Notable works
- Les Rougon-Macquart, Thérèse Raquin, J’accuse…!, Nana, La Terre
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 117 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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