File 1 - Files: 538-563

12 cm of textual records.

These files consist of photocopies of handwritten and published materials that relate to Émile Zola. There are
three broad categories represented in these files:

1. Bibliographies: These files (#538-539) discuss various translations of Zola’s works into other
   languages as well as an examination of the events and works written about the Dreyfus Affair.
2. Biographies: These files (#540-551) consist of works that discuss and explore Zola’s life from a variety
   of perspectives, including works by his son and daughter, notes by Henry Céard and Marius Roux,
   photocopies of his marriage certificate and notice of death, as well as a family tree drawn by Jacques
   Émile-Zola (Zola’ son).
3. Critiques: The Critiques files (#552-563) consist of articles and documents critiquing Zola’s works
   (both positive and negative). Certain works have dedicated files (i.e. La Terre and Paris), where others
   do not. There is an original book published in 1888 in London, titled Regina vs Vizetelly discussing the
   censorship and legal suppression of Zola’s books in England (in File #563).
   These documents were likely collected to provide context and material for the annotations of the published
   letters.

Added by S Mohtadi 30 October 2018.