02242cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500340015826400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850801150040952012390052453400450176365300600180885600430186899900170191136017UtSlPG20260610133825.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12015536  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRansome, Arthur,d1884-196710aOscar Wilde, a Critical Study 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-02  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Oscar Wilde, a Critical Study" by Arthur Ransome is a biographical critique written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and works of the renowned writer Oscar Wilde, delving into the intricate interplay between his experiences and literary output. Ransome aims to provide a thorough understanding of Wilde's artistry, while also intertwining insights into his tumultuous life, which ultimately influenced his writings."  The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, introducing Ransome's intention to diverge from conventional criticism, which often focuses solely on Wilde's personal tragedy and legal failings. Ransome expresses a desire to initially explore Wilde's works in isolation to better understand their essence, yet acknowledges that this approach is ultimately flawed. He articulates the necessity of examining the context of Wilde's life—his background, influences, and the literary landscape of his time—to achieve a more nuanced appreciation of his art. This introductory section establishes the framework for Ransome's subsequent analysis, emphasizing that Wilde's life was not just a backdrop but an integral component of his creative identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Criticism and interpretation40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36017  c76860d76860