zolaismhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zolaism_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZolaism, n.
First published 1921; not fully revised

Zolaismnoun

  1. 1882–
    A literary style characteristic of the French novelist Émile Zola (1840–1902), whose works are marked by realistic treatment of the rougher sides of human life.
    1. 1882
      A particular form of Zolaism, much in vogue at this moment.
      Athenæum 30 December 875/3
    2. 1886
      Set the maiden fancies wallowing in the troughs of Zolaism.
      Lord Tennyson, Locksley Hall Sixty Years After 21

Zolaism, n. was first published in 1921; not fully revised.

Zolaism, n. was last modified in December 2024.