Oscar Wilde, Anon

Teleny (MP3-Download)

Or, The Reverse of the Medal Ungekürzte Lesung. 448 Min.
Sprecher: Allen, Ben

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Produktbeschreibung

'Virtue is the sweet flavour of the peach; vice, the tiny droplet of prussic acid – its delicious savour. Life, without either, would be vapid.' First published in 1893 by an anonymous author (although often attributed to the nineteenth century writer Oscar Wilde), Teleny, or the Reverse of the Medal is a homoerotic novel set in fin de siècle Paris. It is one of the first pornographic works in the English language that focusses almost exclusively on a queer relationship. Respected for its lush prose style and depth and complexity of characters, Teleny, or the Reverse of the Medal follows the ardent love affair between young Frenchman Camille Des Grieux and Hungarian pianist René Teleny. Overcome with admiration and desire while watching Teleny perform in concert, Des Grieux soon develops a profound fixation on the talented musician. Infatuated by their seemingly telepathic sexual connection, Des Grieux's feelings only deepen as their relationship progresses. But in a society where homosexuality is callously rejected, the pressure to hide their unspoken bond becomes too much. As tragic as it is titillating, this audiobook edition is movingly narrated by Ben Allen. Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist and poet. He became one of the most popular figures of the London literary scene in the late nineteenth century, and is remembered to this day for his biting wit, flamboyant style and social satire. After being taken to trial for gross indecency in 1895, Wilde was arrested and imprisoned for two years before his eventual exile and death.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SNR Audio
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781805363835
• Artikelnr.: 73708782

Autorenporträt

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), the flamboyant and witty Anglo-Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, was a towering figure in the late Victorian era. Known for his barbed and clever use of the English language, Wilde became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His best-known works include 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and the plays 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband'. Wilde's writing was characterized by his espousal of aestheticism, dedication to art for art's sake, and biting social commentary. 'Teleny', a novel often attributed to Wilde, is a somewhat controversial work, given its erotic content and the contentious debate over its authorship. Despite the speculation, 'Teleny' is considered part of the Wilde canon by many scholars, who view it as a bold exploration of homosexuality, a taboo subject in Wilde's time. His literary career, however, came to an abrupt end when Wilde was imprisoned for gross indecency due to his homosexual relationships. The trials and the incarceration profoundly affected Wilde's personal life and his standing in the society of the day. Despite his fall from public grace, Wilde remains a celebrated and widely studied figure in literature, known for his sharp wit, lyrical prose, and a tragic end that highlights the societal constraints of his era.