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Trial of Emile Zola, French author, 1898
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Trial of Emile Zola, French author, 1898
Trial of Emile Zola, French author, 1898. Zola (1840-1902) embracing his counsel, Maitre Labori at the end of the 14th day of his trial for defamation of the French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to obtain justice for Alfred Dreyfus c1859-1935). Dreyfus, a French army officer of Jewish extraction had been wrongly convicted of treason for supplying documents to the Germans and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devils Island. Sentenced to a year in prison, Zola escaped to England. From The Graphic. (London, 5 March 1898)
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In this powerful photo print, we witness a historic moment in the trial of Emile Zola, the renowned French author. The image captures a poignant embrace between Zola and his counsel, Maitre Labori, at the end of the 14th day of his trial for defamation. The trial itself was a pivotal event in French history, as it revolved around Zola's efforts to seek justice for Alfred Dreyfus. Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer wrongly accused of treason for allegedly supplying documents to the Germans, had been sentenced to life imprisonment on Devils Island. Zola wrote a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in an attempt to shed light on Dreyfus' innocence. This photograph encapsulates not only the concept of justice but also highlights political tensions and religious prejudice that plagued France during this time period. It serves as a reminder of how literature and art can be used as tools for social change. Zola's defiance against injustice led him to be sentenced to one year in prison; however, he managed to escape to England instead. This image freezes that fleeting moment when emotions ran high within the courtroom walls - capturing both determination and resilience. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot captured by Albert Dreyfus (not related), we are reminded of how individuals like Emile Zola stood up against prejudice and fought tirelessly for truth and equality through their words and actions.
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