Null Emile ZOLA
(1840-1902), writer.
Autograph letter signed to a dear colleague…

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Emile ZOLA (1840-1902), writer. Autograph letter signed to a dear colleague, from Médan, October 7, 1879, on freedom of thought. "You didn't need permission. I like freedom of opinion too much, and I say what I think too clearly myself, not to find it good to be judged as I see fit. So please keep your absolute freedom. It's the only way to please me". One page in-4, in brown ink.

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Emile ZOLA (1840-1902), writer. Autograph letter signed to a dear colleague, from Médan, October 7, 1879, on freedom of thought. "You didn't need permission. I like freedom of opinion too much, and I say what I think too clearly myself, not to find it good to be judged as I see fit. So please keep your absolute freedom. It's the only way to please me". One page in-4, in brown ink.

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