Oscar Wilde, his Life and Confessions, Volume 1
Oscar Wilde's Life and Confessions by Frank Harris is a biography of the famous Irish writer and poet. The book covers his early life, education, literary career, personal relationships, and eventual downfall due to his homosexuality. It provides an intimate look into Wilde's life and personality, including his wit, charm, and intelligence.
By Frank Harris · First published 1916 · Genre: Biography, Non-fiction, Literary Criticism · 16 chapters · 94,325 words
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On the 12th of December, 1864, Dublin society was abuzz with excitement. A tidbit of scandal which had long been rolled on the tongue in semi-privacy was to be discussed in open court, and all women and a good many men were agog with curiosity and expectation.
The story itself was highly spiced and all the actors in it well known.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank Harris
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Non-fiction, Literary Criticism, History, Autobiography
- Length: 94,325 words
- Structure: 16 chapters, 1,356 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a detailed account of Oscar Wilde's life.
- Non-fiction — The book presents factual information about Wilde's life and experiences.
- Literary Criticism — The book includes analysis and critique of Wilde's works and literary contributions.
- History — The book provides historical context about the time period in which Wilde lived.
Tags
biography · Oscar Wilde · literary criticism · confessions · Victorian era · drama · poetry · homosexuality · art · aesthetics · famous trials · London
Contents
- Oscar's Father and Mother on Trial
- Oscar Wilde as a Schoolboy
- Trinity, Dublin: Magdalen, Oxford
- Formative Influences: Oscar's Poems
- Oscar's Quarrel with Whistler and Marriage
- Oscar Wilde's Faith and Practice
- Oscar's Reputation and Supporters
- Oscar's Growth to Originality about 1890
- The Summer of Success: Oscar's First Play
- The First Meeting with Lord Alfred Douglas
- The Threatening Cloud Draws Nearer
- Danger Signals: the Challenge
- Oscar Attacks Queensberry and is Worsted
- How Genius is Persecuted in England
- The Queen Vs. Wilde: the First Trial
- Escape Rejected: the Second Trial and Sentence