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Focusing on Oscar Wilde's tumultuous life, this biography by Frank Harris explores his childhood, education, and literary achievements, alongside his personal relationships and tragic downfall due to societal attitudes towards his homosexuality. The book is structured into chapters that reveal anecdotes from friends and excerpts from Wilde's own writings, offering an intimate look at his controversial personality. Harris provides a candid portrayal of Wilde, emphasizing the impact of societal norms on his life and work, making it a significant account of a 19th-century literary icon.
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Oscar Wilde V1, Frank Harris
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Oscar Wilde V1
- Subtitle
- His Life and Confessions (1916)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frank Harris
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9781104148522
- Category
- About Literature, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on Oscar Wilde's tumultuous life, this biography by Frank Harris explores his childhood, education, and literary achievements, alongside his personal relationships and tragic downfall due to societal attitudes towards his homosexuality. The book is structured into chapters that reveal anecdotes from friends and excerpts from Wilde's own writings, offering an intimate look at his controversial personality. Harris provides a candid portrayal of Wilde, emphasizing the impact of societal norms on his life and work, making it a significant account of a 19th-century literary icon.