Zola's "J'accuse"

Émile Zola's "J'accuse" is a passionate open letter published in 1898, accusing the French government and military of wrongful dishonesty in the trial of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer wrongly convicted of treason. Zola argued that evidence had been ignored and anti-Semitism influenced the justice system. The letter aimed to expose this miscarriage of justice and advocate for Dreyfus’s innocence. It played a pivotal role in raising awareness about wrongful convictions and societal prejudice, ultimately helping to overturn Dreyfus's conviction and highlighting the importance of truth and justice.