- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
The Invention of Oscar Wilde
About this book
'One should either wear a work of art, or be a work of art', Wilde once declared. In The Invention of Oscar Wilde, Nicholas Frankel explores Wilde's self-creation as a 'work of art' and a carefully constructed cultural icon. Frankel takes readers on a journey through Wilde's inventive, provocative life, from his Irish origins ā and their public erasure ā through his challenges to traditional concepts of masculinity and male sexuality, to his criminal conviction and final years of exile in France. Along the way, Frankel takes a deep look at Wilde's writings, paradoxical wit and intellectual convictions, as well as his marriage and affairs with a series of attractive young men, including his great love Lord Alfred Douglas. A compelling account of Wilde's life and influence on both Victorian Britain and twentieth-century culture.
Trusted byĀ 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction
- ONE: The Birth of āOscar Wildeā
- TWO: The Poetry of Englishness
- THREE: āNothing to Declare Except My Geniusā
- FOUR: āMarried . . . in Consequence of a Misunderstandingā: London 1883ā6
- FIVE: The Rhythmical Value of Prose: Wildeās Career in Fiction
- SIX: Paradox and Perversity: Wilde as a Subversive Thinker
- SEVEN: Drama as a Mode of Personal Expression
- EIGHT: āA Poet Who Loves Boysā
- NINE: Prisoner C.3.3.
- TEN: Sebastian Melmoth
- Epilogue: āA Man Who Stood in Symbolic Relations to . . . My Ageā
- REFERENCES
- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- PHOTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- INDEX
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, weāve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere ā even offline. Perfect for commutes or when youāre on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Invention of Oscar Wilde by Nicholas Frankel in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Literature & Literary Biographies. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.