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A Preface to Oscar Wilde (Preface Books)
Anne Varty
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Description for A Preface to Oscar Wilde (Preface Books)
Paperback. This work seeks to introduce the reader to the life and works of Oscar Wilde, focusing in particular on the period 1890 to 1895. Earlier works from the 1880s are represented to give a balanced view of the motivating forces in his work as a poet, lecturer, journalist, and a short story writer. Series: Preface Books. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBR; 2AB; 3JH; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
A Preface to Oscar Wilde provides a detailed study of the cultural, personal and political influences that shaped Wilde's writing. The study concentrates primarily on his fiction, critical dialogues and plays that were published between 1890 and 1895, and detailed accounts of Wilde's lesser known works such as his poetry, journalism and letters are also presented. The first section places his work in a variety of cultural contexts: Wilde's family life and his Irish inheritance are examined, the impact of his sexuality on his writing and reputation is considered, and a description is provided of how Wilde became a legendary ... Read more
A Preface to Oscar Wilde provides a detailed study of the cultural, personal and political influences that shaped Wilde's writing. The study concentrates primarily on his fiction, critical dialogues and plays that were published between 1890 and 1895, and detailed accounts of Wilde's lesser known works such as his poetry, journalism and letters are also presented. The first section places his work in a variety of cultural contexts: Wilde's family life and his Irish inheritance are examined, the impact of his sexuality on his writing and reputation is considered, and a description is provided of how Wilde became a legendary ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Routledge
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Series
Preface Books
Condition
New
Weight
352g
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582234826
SKU
V9780582234826
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99-1
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