The Disappearance of Emile Zola
Love, Literature and the Dreyfus Case
(Author) Michael RosenPronounced guilty of libel and sentenced to a year in prison, novelist mile Zola went on the run. Zola's crime had been to defend a wrongly convicted man, in what became known as the Dreyfus Affair. Fleeing the French state with just hours to spare he ended up living in the suburbs of south London unable to speak a word of English. Michael Rosen brings to life the sleepy world of late Victorian suburbia, Zola's turbulent politics and his tangled private life. Desperate to write a novel, he was also trying to balance the extremely delicate matter of the two women in his life - one the mother of his children, the other his wife. The Disappearance of mile Zola is the incredible true story of a writer's personal bravery in the face of the greatest political scandal of the age.
Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen is a well-known British author, poet, and broadcaster. He is best known for his children's books, including "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" and "Michael Rosen's Sad Book." Rosen's writing style is characterized by its humor, wit, and accessibility to young readers. He has made significant contributions to children's literature by creating engaging and imaginative stories that resonate with audiences of all ages. Rosen's work has had a lasting impact on the genre, inspiring countless other authors to write for children. "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" is perhaps his most famous work, beloved by generations of readers for its catchy rhythm and memorable storytelling.
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