Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Real Life Inspiration Behind Oscar Wilde's Work: A Play-by-Play Look At Wilde's Inspirations

The Real Life Inspiration Behind Oscar Wilde's Work: A Play-by-Play Look At Wilde's Inspirations

Historycaps
Brody, Paul

Paperback

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1492164720
ISBN13: 9781492164722
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Aug 14 2013
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.27 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

Fiction often takes root in lived experience, and nowhere is that more true than in the work of Oscar Wilde. Behind his wit, sharp social commentary, and dazzling plays lies a life filled with moments that shaped his art in ways both subtle and profound.

This book explores the real-world inspirations that influenced Wilde's creative output, from his published plays and essays to little-known and unpublished writings. It traces the connections between his personal relationships, cultural surroundings, and the stories he crafted for the stage and page. Each chapter brings readers closer to understanding how Wilde transformed the events of his life-his triumphs, struggles, and encounters with society-into works that continue to resonate today.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Literary Criticism

View All