Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840-1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 open letter, 'J'Accuse!,' which exposed the anti-Semitism of the French press and government in the infamous Dreyfus Affair. Scarce 6.5 x 9.75 engraved portrait of the esteemed author, signed and inscribed in ink in French, "Coulin. Il faut aimer la vie, même mauvaise, et la vivre bravement, pour enfanter, car l'oeuvre n'est faite que de volonté et d'amour [One must love life, even a bad one, and live it bravely, to give birth, because the work is made only of will and love], Emile Zola.” Affixed to a larger mount and in very good condition, with overall toning, soiling, and staining to the mount, easily matted out. An outstanding sentiment from the celebrated French writer.
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