The Death of Olivier Becaille
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Tags: Classics, French, Short Stories
ISBN:0192836617
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It was on a Saturday, at six in the morning, that I died after a three days' illness. My wife was searching a trunk for some linen, and when she rose and turned she saw me rigid, with open eyes and silent pulses. She ran to me, fancying that I had fainted, touched my hands and bent over me. Then ...
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Reviewed by dottied on Apr 15, 2009
The Death of Olivier Becaille
Great short story. In English, by the way. I'm a big, big, big fan of Emile Zola, so he can hardly do any wrong in my opinion -- but sometimes he really depresses me! Again this time! Still an excellent story, and as well written as anything he ever does. Notice, too, once again, the reference to a train engine somewhere in it. He's got a thing about trains! If you're a Zola fan, you'll love it. If you're not and you read this, you will becoe one!
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Ratings for 'The Death of Olivier Becaille' by Zola, Émile
| dottied | | Read review | 2009-04-15 |
| emiletic |  | 2009-08-21 | |
| Milka | | 2009-08-31 | |
| wistaria | | 2008-09-20 |
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