The Death Of Olivier Becaille

By Émile Zola

Book Overview

""The Death of Olivier Becaille"" is a short story written by the French author Emile Zola. The story follows the life of a man named Olivier Becaille, who is mistakenly pronounced dead after a mining accident. Olivier is buried alive and must fight to survive in his coffin until he is eventually rescued. The story explores themes of isolation, desperation, and the fragility of life. Zola's writing style is both vivid and haunting, painting a vivid picture of Olivier's struggle to stay alive. This book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the darker side of human nature.It was on a Saturday, at six in the morning, that I died after a three days' illness...This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419158759
• ISBN13: 9781419158759
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"