Oscar Wilde, his Life and Confessions, Volume 2

Name: Oscar Wilde, his Life and Confessions, Volume 2
Author: Frank Harris

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 · 11 chapters · 61,517 words

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Prison for Oscar Wilde, an English prison with its insufficient bad food[1] and soul-degrading routine for that amiable, joyous, eloquent, pampered Sybarite. Here was a test indeed; an ordeal as by fire. What would he make of two years' hard labour in a lonely cell?

There are two ways of taking prison, as of taking most things, and all the myriad ways between these two extremes; would Oscar be conquered by it and allow remorse and hatred to corrupt his very heart, or would he conquer the prison and possess and use it? Hammer or anvil -- which?

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frank Harris
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Non-fiction, Literary Criticism, History, Memoir
Length: 61,517 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 1,036 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Biography — The book is a detailed account of Oscar Wilde's life and experiences.
Non-fiction — The content is based on real events and factual information.
Literary Criticism — The book includes analysis and critique of Wilde's works and literary contributions.
History — It provides historical context and insights into the period in which Wilde lived.