Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Oscar Wilde"" by Leonard Cresswell Ingleby was published in 1907 and is a comprehensive biography of the famous Irish playwright, poet, and novelist, Oscar Wilde. The book covers Wilde's life from his early childhood in Dublin to his rise to fame as a writer and his eventual downfall and imprisonment for homosexuality. Ingleby provides a detailed account of Wilde's personal life, including his relationships with his wife Constance Lloyd and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas, as well as his friendships with other prominent figures of the time, such as George Bernard Shaw and William Butler Yeats. The book also delves into Wilde's literary works, including his plays such as ""The Importance of Being Earnest"" and ""Salome"", as well as his poetry and novels. Ingleby analyzes Wilde's writing style and the themes and motifs that run throughout his works, including his use of wit and satire to critique Victorian society. Overall, ""Oscar Wilde"" by Leonard Cresswell Ingleby is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most iconic figures of the late 19th century.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.
