Definitions

1. noun

A style or manner of writing or storytelling, typically characterized by vivid and detailed descriptions of life in 19th-century France, as exemplified in the works of Émile Zola.

“The author’s zolaism added a sense of realism to the historical novel.”

2. noun

A literary or artistic movement emphasizing realism, naturalism, or detailed and unromanticized depictions of life.

“The film’s zolaism was praised for its gritty portrayal of urban poverty.”