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The Wilde Century
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For 15 Years In Victorian England, Oscar Wilde Was Able To Carry On Like The Famous Camp Queen Of Our Imaginings Effete, Leisured, Aesthetic, Amoral, Decadent, Dandified. This Work Explores How Wilde Was Seen Before The Trials That Ended His Career And Made Him The Most Famous Queer Man Since Socrates. In Particular, It Examines The Concept Of Effeminacy And Asks How Wilde'S Effeminacy Was Perceived. In Examining These Points, Sinfield Ranges Over Issues Of Identity, Subculture, Race, Style, Masculinity, Homophobia, Genetics And Genderbending. He Broaches The Thesis That The Wilde Trials Bring Into Focus A Particular Image Of The Queer Man Which Has Extended Into The 20Th Century, And That Our Stereotypical Notion Of Male Homosexuality Derives From Wilde And Our Ideas About Him. Sinfield Assesses The Strategic Options For Lesbian And Gay Subcultures Today. This Provocative Book Aspires To Set The Agenda For A Gay Cultural Politics A Hundred Years After The Wilde Trials, On The Threshold Of The 21St Century.
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- Q: What is 'The Wilde Century' about? A: 'The Wilde Century' by Alan Sinfield explores the life and societal perception of Oscar Wilde during Victorian England, particularly focusing on themes of effeminacy, identity, and the impact of the Wilde trials on the understanding of male homosexuality.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Wilde Century'? A: The author of 'The Wilde Century' is Alan Sinfield, a noted scholar in LGBTQ+ studies.
- Q: When was 'The Wilde Century' published? A: 'The Wilde Century' was published on October 15, 1994.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Wilde Century'? A: 'The Wilde Century' falls under the genre of LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Wilde Century' have? A: 'The Wilde Century' contains a total of 216 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Wilde Century' have? A: 'The Wilde Century' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Wilde Century' a new book? A: 'The Wilde Century' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What edition of 'The Wilde Century' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Wilde Century' is the First Edition.
- Q: What themes are discussed in 'The Wilde Century'? A: 'The Wilde Century' discusses themes such as identity, subculture, race, style, masculinity, homophobia, genetics, and gender-bending.
- Q: Does 'The Wilde Century' offer insights into contemporary LGBTQ+ issues? A: Yes, 'The Wilde Century' assesses strategic options for lesbian and gay subcultures today, linking historical context to current issues.