Oscar: A Life

Oscar: A Life
Matthew Sturgis
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 912pg
29 Sep 2022 UK
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9781803284347
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Oscar Wilde's life - like his wit - was alive with paradox. He was both an early exponent and victim of 'celebrity culture': famous for being famous, he was often ridiculed and disparaged. His achievements were frequently downplayed, his successes resented. He had a genius for comedy but strove to write tragedies. He was a snob but was prone to great acts of kindness. Although happily married, he became a passionate lover of men. At the height of his success he brought disaster upon himself by defending his love for Lord Alfred Douglas. Having delighted in fashionable throngs, he died almost alone. In the first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, Matthew Sturgis brings alive the radical ideas and distinctive characters of the fin de siecle to write the richest account of Wilde's life to date.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781803284347
Published: 29 Sep 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 912

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