Oscar Wilde

The Complete Poetical Works

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Produktbeschreibung

Oscar Wilde's "The Complete Poetical Works" is a masterful compilation that chronicles the intricate tapestry of Wilde's poetic genius, reflecting his evolution as a poet within the Victorian literary context. Renowned for his wit and aestheticism, Wilde employs a range of stylistic devices, including lush imagery and musicality, to explore themes of beauty, love, and the ephemeral nature of life. This collection not only includes his celebrated poems but also lesser-known works, providing a comprehensive view of his artistic endeavors and highlighting his distinctive voice amid the cultural currents of his time. Wilde, an iconic figure of the late 19th century, was deeply influenced by the aesthetic movement, which valued art for art's sake. His experiences as a public intellectual, coupled with his tumultuous personal life, informed his poetry, often imbued with deeper philosophical reflections on society and morality. As a prominent social critic and playwright, Wilde's literary creations reveal his ability to weave complex emotional landscapes, portraying both joy and sorrow with extraordinary depth. This collection is essential for readers and scholars alike, illuminating Wilde's creative genius and his contribution to English literature. It invites the audience to delve into the emotional resonance of Wilde's work while appreciating the profound insights he offers on the human condition, making it a vital addition to any literary library.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sharp Ink
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 323g
• ISBN-13: 9788028331894
• ISBN-10: 8028331890
• Artikelnr.: 69651286

Autorenporträt

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become one of the most popular playwrights in London. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the circumstances of his criminal conviction for gross indecency for consensual homosexual acts in "one of the first celebrity trials", imprisonment, and early death from meningitis at age 46. Theodore Winthrop (1828-1861) was a writer, lawyer, and world traveller. He was one of the first Union officers killed in the American Civil War. Cecil Dreeme, his most important work, was a semi-autobiographical novel dealing with social mores and gender roles set at New York University, where Winthrop had once been a lodger.