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The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde : An Intimate Biography by Neil McKenna (2006)
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “No marks or writing. Moderate shelf wear and page aging.”
- ISBN
- 9780465044399
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
0465044395
ISBN-13
9780465044399
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57075167
Product Key Features
Book Title
Secret Life of Oscar Wilde : an Intimate Biography
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Human Sexuality (See Also Psychology / Human Sexuality), General, Lgbt Studies / Gay Studies, Customs & Traditions, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Literary Criticism, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A sensational new biography." --"Bent "A bustling revealing and downright moving portrayal of the troubled genius." --"Attitude ..."a bold book." --"Guardian
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
828/.809 B
Synopsis
In The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde , Neil McKenna provides stunning new insight into the tumultuous sexual and psychological worlds of this brilliant and tormented figure. McKenna charts Wilde's astonishing odyssey through London's sexual underworld, and provides explosive new evidence of the political machinations behind Wilde's trials for sodomy. Dazzlingly written and meticulously researched, The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde offers a vividly original portrait of a troubled genius who chose to martyr himself for the cause of love between men., "I have put my genius into my life but only my talent into my work." So said Oscar Wilde of his remarkable life-a life more complex, more troubled, and more triumphant than any of his contemporaries ever knew, Oscar Wilde said of himself, "I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my work." Now, for the first time, Neil McKenna focuses on the tormented genius of Wilde's personal life, reproducing remarkable love letters and detailing Wilde's until-now unknown relationships with other men., Oscar Wilde said of himself, "I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my work." Now, for the first time, Neil McKenna focuses on the tormented genius of Wilde's personal life, reproducing remarkable love letters and detailing Wilde's until-now unknown relationships with other men. McKenna has spent years researching Wilde's life, drawing on extensive new material, including never-before published poems as well as recently discovered trial statements made by male prostitutes and blackmailers about Wilde. McKenna provides explosive evidence of the political machinations behind Wilde's trials for sodomy, as well as his central role in the burgeoning gay world of Victorian London. Dazzlingly written and meticulously researched, The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde fully charts Wilde's astonishing odyssey through London's sexual underworld and paints a frank and vivid psychological portrait of a troubled genius.
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- l***o (270)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA+++ SELLER
- m***- (80)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat seller! Item was exactly as advertised! I will purchase from again! Thank you!
- m***a (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived quickly and in great condition! Would definitely recommend this seller!Girls Who Gossip by Theresa Alan (2006, Trade Paperback) (#256580045704)