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Oscar Wilde: A Critical Study

Oscar Wilde: A Critical Study

Ransome, Arthur

Paperback

Literary FiguresLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1025884418
ISBN13: 9781025884417
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Oscar Wilde: A Critical Study is a foundational analysis of one of the most provocative and celebrated figures in the history of English literature. Written by Arthur Ransome, this work provides a deep intellectual exploration of Wilde's literary contributions and his role as a leader of the Aesthetic movement. Rather than focusing solely on the details of his personal life, Ransome examines the artistic philosophy that informed Wilde's diverse body of work, from his poetry and essays to his iconic plays and his novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

The study investigates Wilde's commitment to the principle of art for art's sake and considers how his sharp wit and stylistic innovations challenged the moral and social conventions of the Victorian era. Ransome offers a nuanced perspective on Wilde's transition from a darling of the London social scene to a figure of tragic controversy, always centering the discussion on his literary merit and aesthetic legacy. Arthur Ransome's prose provides a scholarly yet accessible guide to Wilde's genius, making this critical study an essential read for those interested in 19th-century literature, the Decadent movement, and the evolution of modern criticism.

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