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- Book Title
- A Preface to Oscar Wilde (Preface Books)
- ISBN
- 9780582234826
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0582234824
ISBN-13
9780582234826
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1049387
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
260 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Preface to Oscar Wilde
Publication Year
1998
Subject
General, LGBT, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism
Series
Preface Bks.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
5.4 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
97-027984
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
A
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
828.809
Table Of Content
List of illustrations. List of abbreviations. Introduction. PART ONE: BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Chronological tables. Family life: Lady Wilde and Mrs Oscar Wilde. Ireland. Homosexuality. The myth of Wilde. PART TWO: AESTHETIC AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY. Lectures. Journalism. 'The Woman's World'. 'The Soul of Man Under Socialism'. Critical dialogues. Theatre practice and innovation. PART THREE: CRITICAL SURVEY. Poetry: 'Poems' (1881); 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'. Short fiction: 'The Happy Prince'; 'The House of Pomegranates'. Aesthetic criticism. Aesthetic prose: 'The Fisherman and his Soul' Newspaper fiction: 'Lord Arthur Saville's Crime and Other Stories'. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Salome, 'Salome', and symbolist theatre. The social comedies: 'Lady Windermeres's Fan'; 'A Woman of no Importance'; 'An Ideal Husband'; 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Letters: 'De Profundis'; On prison reform. PART FOUR: REFERENCE SECTION. Wilde and his circle. A Wilde gazetteer. Short glossary of critical terms. Further reading Index. List of Abbreviations
Synopsis
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 figure in the arts. Major innovations and successes, such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, Salome and The Importance of Being Earnest are related to avant garde movements of their day such as aestheticism, decadence, and symbolism. Reference sections provide supporting material such as a Wilde chronology, a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further study. Anne Varty sets out in this study to bring to life the work of Wilde, and to make his writing accessible to readers who are unfamiliar with his achievements. In so doing, she confronts the ethical drive of his work, and demonstrates the coherent evolution of his work from the aestheticism of the early poetry, through the sophisticated handling of theatre, to the dark self-scrutiny of autobiography. The comprehensive and accessible approach makes this a useful reference work to all who are studying Oscar Wilde, both at A Level and undergraduate level. The content will also appeal to the general reader who is seeking to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Wilde's work.
LC Classification Number
PR5824.V37 1998
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