The Death of Olivier Becaille

The Death of Olivier Becaille is a short story written by Emile Zola, a renowned French author from the 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Olivier Becaille, who is mistakenly declared dead and buried alive. The story begins with Olivier waking up in a coffin, realizing that he has been buried alive. He struggles to free himself and eventually succeeds, but not before suffering a great deal of physical and emotional trauma.As Olivier tries to make sense of what has happened to him, he discovers that his wife, who he thought was devoted to him, had actually been having an affair with his best friend. He also learns that his business partner had embezzled money from their company and had framed him for the crime. Olivier is devastated by these revelations and decides to take revenge on those who have wronged him.The story is a powerful commentary on the themes of betrayal, revenge, and the fragility of life. Zola's writing is vivid and evocative, immersing the reader in the intense emotions and experiences of Olivier Becaille. The Death of Olivier Becaille is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.