Émile Zola

French novelist, journalist, playwright, and poet (1840–1902).

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Émile Zola was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, and poet. Born on 2 April 1840 in rue Saint-Joseph, Zola died on 29 September 1902 in 9th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 62.

Positions held include president of the Société des gens de lettres (1891–1894) and president of the Société des gens de lettres (1895–1896). Notable works include Les Rougon-Macquart, Thérèse Raquin and J’accuse…!. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

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