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Émile Zola died on 29 September 1902 at his home in Paris, aged 69. He was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, and essayist. Zola was a major figure in the Naturalist movement, and his novels often dealt with social issues, such as poverty, prostitution, and alcoholism. He is best known for his 20-volume series Les Rougon-Macquart, which follows the lives of a family over several generations.