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. ANS in French, on his 4 x 2.5 calling card, no date. Zola writes to an unnamed gentleman, noting that he will be in Paris until the end of July and hoping to arrange a meeting. In very fine condition. R&R COA.
