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100 1 _aHarris, Frank,
_d1856-1931
245 1 0 _aOscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-01-01
508 _aThis etext was prepared by Hollis Ramsey
520 _a"Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1" by Frank Harris is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Oscar Wilde, detailing his tumultuous journey from his upbringing to his significant achievements and eventual downfall. It aims to present a sympathetic portrayal of Wilde, delving into the themes of genius, societal judgment, and the complexities of his character. The opening of the work sets the stage for Wilde's story by recounting the scandal involving his parents, particularly focused on the trial of Sir William Wilde, Oscar's father. This dramatic court case captures the public's attention as it unfolds, involving accusations of impropriety against Sir William and his wife, Lady Wilde. The narrative hints at the societal pressures and family dynamics that shaped Oscar Wilde's formative years, while also establishing the scandalous atmosphere that would later surround his own life. The introduction encapsulates Harris's intent to navigate through the trials of Wilde's family background as a precursor to understanding the character and struggles of Oscar Wilde himself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
653 _aAuthors, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3662
999 _c45708
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