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Oscar Wilde: A Life
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The Fullest, Most Textural, Most Accuratemost Humanaccount Of Oscar Wilde'S Unique And Dazzling Lifebased On Extensive New Research And Newly Discovered Materials, From Wilde'S Personal Letters And Transcripts Of His First Trial To Newly Uncovered Papers Of His Early Romantic (And Dangerous) Escapades And The Twoyear Prison Term That Shattered His Soul And His Life.Simply The Best Modern Biography Of Wilde. Evening Standarddrawing On Material That Has Come To Light In The Past Thirty Years, Including Newly Discovered Letters, Documents, First Draft Notebooks, And The Full Transcript Of The Libel Trial, Matthew Sturgis Meticulously Portrays The Key Events And Influences That Shaped Oscar Wilde'S Life, Returning The Man To His Times, And To The Facts, Giving Us Wilde'S Own Experience As He Experienced It.Here, Fully And Richly Portrayed, Is Wilde'S Irish Childhood; A Dreamy, Aloof Boy; A Stellar Classicist At Boarding School; A Born Entertainer With A Talent For Comedy And A Need For An Audience; His Years At Oxford, A Brilliant Undergraduate Punctuated By His Reckless Disregard For Authority . . . His Arrival In London, In 1878, Already Noticeable Everywhere . . . His Tenyear Marriage To Constance Lloyd, The Father Of Two Boys; Constance Unwittingly Welcoming Young Men Into The Household Who Became Oscar'S Lovers, And Dying In Exile At The Age Of Thirtynine . . . Wilde'S Development As A Playwright. . . Becoming The High Priest Of The Aesthetic Movement; His Successes . . . His Celebrity. . . And In Later Years, His Irresistible Pull Toward Anotherdoublelife, In Flagrant Defiance And Disregard Of England'S Strict Sodomy Laws (The Blackmailer'S Charter); The Tragic Story Of His Fall That Sent Him To Prison For Two Years At Hard Labor, Destroying His Life And Shattering His Soul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Oscar Wilde: A Life'? A: The biography focuses on Oscar Wilde's unique life, exploring his Irish childhood, education, marriage, and the various influences that shaped his career as a playwright and public figure.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Oscar Wilde: A Life'? A: The author of this biography is Matthew Sturgis, who draws on extensive research and newly discovered materials to paint a comprehensive picture of Wilde's life.
- Q: How many pages does 'Oscar Wilde: A Life' contain? A: 'Oscar Wilde: A Life' contains 864 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of Wilde's life and works.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Oscar Wilde: A Life'? A: 'Oscar Wilde: A Life' was published on October 12, 2021.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Acceptable' condition, which may include some wear but remains readable and intact.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Oscar Wilde: A Life' have? A: This biography is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: Is there any special material or edition for this book? A: There are no special materials or limited editions mentioned for 'Oscar Wilde: A Life'; it is a standard hardcover edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Oscar Wilde: A Life'? A: The biography explores themes such as artistic genius, societal norms, personal struggles, and the dichotomy of Wilde's public and private life.
- Q: What sources did the author use for research? A: Matthew Sturgis utilized newly discovered letters, documents, and transcripts from Wilde's life, including personal letters and trial records, to provide an accurate account.
- Q: Is 'Oscar Wilde: A Life' suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, given its extensive research and detailed portrayal of Wilde's life, it can be a valuable resource for academic studies on Oscar Wilde and his works.