Oscar Wilde: An Idler's Impression by Edgar Saltus
"Oscar Wilde: An Idler's Impression" by Edgar Saltus is a biographical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1910s. This book explores the life and character of the renowned playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, reflecting on his genius, his wit, and the circumstances surrounding his dramatic fall from grace, particularly his imprisonment. The text presents not only a personal impression of Wilde but also delves into the cultural and
moral perspectives of his time. In this insightful narrative, Saltus recounts pivotal moments in Wilde's life, highlighting both his flamboyant personality and his struggles with societal norms. He paints a picture of Wilde's charm and brilliance in conversation, discussing various encounters the author had with Wilde in social settings. As the story unfolds, it captures Wilde's ascent in the literary world, his eventual downfall due to his controversial lifestyle, and his reflections on life while in prison. Saltus presents Wilde as a complex figure whose talents were overshadowed by personal tragedy, revealing the dualities of genius and madness, success and failure, that defined Wilde's existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saltus, Edgar, 1855-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Oscar Wilde: An Idler's Impression |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Adam Buchbinder, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32849 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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