Zola Emile

1896 · réf. ABE-1766563808910 — Chatto & Windus: ZOLA Émile. 1896 ZOLA Émile. Rome. Translated from the French by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly. London: Chatto & Windus 1896. Octavo 8vo. Original publishers cloth gilt-lettered spine. Condition: Very Good. A contemporary ink inscription on the front endpaper dated 14 May 1896 almost certainly recording the date of first purchase. No foxing present. No further inscriptions marginalia or markings. The boards are solid and square and the binding is tight and secure. The gilt title on the spine remains bright and fully legible with little to no shelf wear. The text block is clean and well preserved throughout. Overall a notably fresh and attractive copy. Description Rome is the second volume in Émile Zolas influential Three Cities trilogy Lourdes Rome Paris reflecting his mature engagement with religion politics and modernity at the end of the nineteenth century. Ernest Alfred Vizetellys translation played a crucial role in disseminating Zolas work in the English-speaking world despite the controversy that surrounded both author and translator. This copy is particularly appealing due to its excellent preservation and early contemporary ownership inscription which adds historical interest without detracting from the books overall cleanliness or presentation. Copies in comparable condition are increasingly uncommon. Hardcover. Very Good. ZOLA, Émile. hardcover