Publisher's Synopsis
Bernard Shaw, Frank Harris and Oscar Wilde is a book written by Robert Harborough Sherard. It is a biographical work that explores the lives of three prominent literary figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries - George Bernard Shaw, Frank Harris, and Oscar Wilde. The book delves into the personal and professional lives of these three writers, examining their relationships with each other, their literary achievements, and their impact on the cultural and social landscape of their time. Sherard provides a detailed account of Shaw's early life, his career as a playwright and critic, and his political activism. He also explores the friendship between Shaw and Harris, two men who shared a love for literature and a penchant for controversy. The book further delves into the life of Oscar Wilde, examining his rise to fame, his personal life, and his eventual downfall and imprisonment. Through interviews, letters, and other primary sources, Sherard paints a vivid picture of these three literary giants and the world they inhabited. He provides insight into their personalities, their beliefs, and their creative processes, giving readers a deeper understanding of their work and their impact on the literary world. Overall, Bernard Shaw, Frank Harris and Oscar Wilde is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the lives and works of these three iconic writers.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.