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Set in 1936, the narrative intertwines A. E. Housman's afterlife reflections with his vibrant memories of Oxford. As he crosses the river Styx, the backdrop reveals a clash between High Victorian morality and the emerging Aesthetic movement. The story hints at the impending influence of an Irish student named Wilde, poised to make a significant impact on the London literary scene, enriching the historical context of Housman's life and the cultural shifts of the time.
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The Invention of Love, Tom Stoppard
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- 2023
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- Title
- The Invention of Love
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Stoppard
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9780802160782
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel, LGBTQ+
- Description
- Set in 1936, the narrative intertwines A. E. Housman's afterlife reflections with his vibrant memories of Oxford. As he crosses the river Styx, the backdrop reveals a clash between High Victorian morality and the emerging Aesthetic movement. The story hints at the impending influence of an Irish student named Wilde, poised to make a significant impact on the London literary scene, enriching the historical context of Housman's life and the cultural shifts of the time.