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Oscar Wilde: A Life by Matthew Sturgis; Oscar Wilde is a self-help book available to read on EtoBox.

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The first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, and the most complete telling of his life and times to date. NOMINATED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2019 'The Book of the Year, perhaps of the decade' TLS 'Simply the best modern biography of Wilde... A terrific achievement' Evening Standard 'Page-turning... Vivid and desperately moving. However much you think you know Wilde, this book will absorb and entertain you' The Sunday Times Books of the Year Oscar Wilde's life – like his wit – was alive with paradox. He was both an early exponent and a victim of 'celebrity culture': famous for being famous, he was lauded and ridiculed in equal measure. His achievements were frequently downplayed, his successes resented. He had a genius for comedy but strove to write tragedies. He was an unabashed snob who nevertheless delighted in exposing the faults of society. He affected a dandified disdain but was prone to great acts of kindness. Although happily married, he became a passionate lover of men and – at the very peak of his success – brought disaster upon himself. He disparaged authority, yet went to the law to defend his love for Lord Alfred Douglas. Having delighted in fash

Who reads Oscar Wilde: A Life?

Author

Matthew Sturgis; Oscar Wilde

Publisher

Apollo

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9781788545969

Category

self-help

Subjects

Memoir, Historical Fiction, History

Rating

4.6 / 5 (520 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14