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Émile Zola The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English
Émile Zola: The Inspiring Story of a Genius in Farsi and English tells of a boy who lost his father at seven, struggled at school in Aix-en-Provence and found a close friend in the future painter Paul Cézanne. Children follow him to Paris, where he works in publishing by day, writes by candlelight at night, and grows into a writer for ordinary people. English and Persian. 79-page PDF.
A writer and a painter who grew up as close friends
Émile’s father dies when he is seven, and the family’s life in sunny Aix-en-Provence becomes hard. Émile does not always do well at school, but he reads constantly, and under an oak tree he meets Paul Cézanne, a boy with messy hair and a sketchbook. Together they explore an abandoned mill: Émile imagines ghosts and writes a story, Paul draws the crumbling walls.
In Paris, Émile works for a publisher, writes every night at a small desk, and fills his stories with shopkeepers, workers and families. Fact pages cover his early Romantic style, the serial novel Les Mystères de Marseille (1867) and the long Rougon-Macquart series about how hard life could be and why people must care for one another.
At a glance
What is inside
Chapters such as “A Boy in Paris” alternate with one-page facts about his first books.
Aix-en-Provence
Losing his father, school troubles, the countryside, and the friendship with Cézanne that helped both boys create.
Paris
Tiring days, a writing competition, a job among books and advertisements, and writing by candle after work.
His work
Early dreamy writing, a novel printed in parts, and the Rougon-Macquart series about people of every kind.
What children learn
That poor grades do not decide a future, and that friends with different talents can help each other grow.
Lines from the book
From the first chapter:
| Persian | English |
|---|---|
| اما زندگی همیشه آسان نبود. | But life was not always easy. |
| زمانی که امیل تنها هفت سال داشت، پدرش درگذشت. | When Emile was only seven years old, his father passed away. |
| این دوران غمانگیز و سختی برای خانوادهی زولا بود. | It was a sad and difficult time for the Zola family. |
How to read it together
- Read the mill chapter, then ask your child to write a short story while a sibling or friend draws, like Émile and Paul.
- Read the English first and the Persian second; count how many times امیل appears.
- Look at a painting by Cézanne together after the friendship chapter.
- Practice saying the number words in the book, such as هفت (seven), with the free Persian numbers quiz.
Who this book is for
A good fit if you
- have a child who finds school hard but loves stories
- like books about friendship between children with different talents
- want a short bilingual biography of a French writer
Look elsewhere if you
- want an adventure-filled French life instead; Alexandre Dumas: The Inspiring Story of a Genius is longer and full of action
- have a very young child; Let’s Learn Farsi: Colors is made for first words
Use it with
- The Story of Victor Marie Hugo: another French writer who wrote about the poor.
- Farsi Children Books Bundle: the kids titles together.
Common questions
What age is it for?
About 9 to 13. His father’s death is mentioned early on, gently.
Does it mention Cézanne?
Yes. Paul Cézanne is Émile’s closest friend in several chapters, and their adventure at the old mill is one of the main scenes.
Does my child need to read Persian already?
No. Every passage is complete in English; the Persian is for reading together or for practice.
What do I get after I buy?
A 79-page PDF to download right after checkout, to read on a tablet or computer or print at home.
Is there a paperback?
Yes, there is a paperback on Amazon.
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