Description
Emile Zola is a towering literary figure of the nineteenth century. His main literary achievement was his twenty-volume novel cycle, Les Rougon-Macquart (1870-93). In this series he combines a novelist's skills with those of the investigative journalist to examine the social, sexual and moral landscape of the late nineteenth century in a way that scandalized bourgeois society. In 1898 Zola crowned his literary career with a political act, his famous open letter ('J'accuse...!') to the President of the French Republic in defence of Alfred Dreyfus. The essays in this volume offer readings of individual novels as well as analyses of Zola's originality, his representation of society, sexuality and gender, his relations with the painters of his time, his narrative art, and his role in the Dreyfus Affair. The Companion also includes a chronology, detailed summaries of all of Zola's novels, suggestions for further reading, and information about specialist resources.
The essays in this volume focus on Zola's works, his life and times and his role in the Dreyfus Affair.
About the Author
Brian Nelson is Professor of French Studies at Monash University, Melbourne.
Reviews
'Will doubtless become an indispensable tool for researchers and students. ...remarkably coherent volume...By guiding us behind the scenes of his work with the aid of a range of critical approaches (genetic criticism, sociological criticism, feminist studies, amongst others) and of elegant but sound analysis, this book invites readers to immerse or reimmerse themselves in a prose which has lost nothing of its energy or vitality.' Australian Book Review
'... a highly readable collection of essays. ... The collection is both a solid introduction to Zola and his work for those new to the field and an enjoyable read for those who are already familiar with Zola scholarship.' The French Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780521543767
Author Brian Nelson
Format Paperback
Page Count 246
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 156mm * 225mm * 14mm
The essays in this volume focus on Zola's works, his life and times and his role in the Dreyfus Affair.
About the Author
Brian Nelson is Professor of French Studies at Monash University, Melbourne.
Reviews
'Will doubtless become an indispensable tool for researchers and students. ...remarkably coherent volume...By guiding us behind the scenes of his work with the aid of a range of critical approaches (genetic criticism, sociological criticism, feminist studies, amongst others) and of elegant but sound analysis, this book invites readers to immerse or reimmerse themselves in a prose which has lost nothing of its energy or vitality.' Australian Book Review
'... a highly readable collection of essays. ... The collection is both a solid introduction to Zola and his work for those new to the field and an enjoyable read for those who are already familiar with Zola scholarship.' The French Review
Book Information
ISBN 9780521543767
Author Brian Nelson
Format Paperback
Page Count 246
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 156mm * 225mm * 14mm
