Publisher's Synopsis
Sebastian Melmoth is a collection of essays and letters by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1908. The book includes a series of letters written by Wilde to his friend, Robert Ross, while he was in prison, as well as a number of essays on various topics, including art, literature, and society.The title of the book is a reference to the pseudonym that Wilde used while in exile in France, following his release from prison. The essays and letters in the book offer a glimpse into Wilde's thoughts and feelings during this difficult period in his life, and provide insight into his views on a wide range of subjects.The book also includes a number of previously unpublished works by Wilde, including a short story called ""The Sphinx"" and a play called ""La Sainte Courtisane."" Overall, Sebastian Melmoth is a fascinating and insightful collection of writings by one of the most important literary figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.
