ZOLA Émile (1840-1902). L.A.S. "Emile Zola", Paris May 25, 1892, to a "dear and illustrious colleague"; 2 pages in-8. On his new candidacy to the Academy. Zola has waited too long to make his academic visit, and the academician is now settled in the country... "I want you to know, however, that your support in this Academy, which is severe to me, touches me infinitely. Men whom I have defended a lot, are campaigning against me; while it is the writers whom I have discussed, who defend me. Nice subject for philosophical reflections Finally, it is not yet a question of my election, but that will simply increase my debt towards the few brave men who will persist in supporting me "...