The Cambridge Companion to Oscar Wilde

Professor Peter Raby; Raby Peter
Cambridge University Press
9780521479875
0-521-47987-8

Part One places 19th-century dramatist and writer Oscar Wilde's work within the cultural and historical context of his time and includes an opening essay by Wilde's grandson, Merlin Holland. The rest of.

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the book examines the themes and factors that shaped Wilde's work, including his view of the Victorian woman, his conflicting sexual identities, and the interpretation of his work in performance. 20 photos.