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100 1 _aWilde, Oscar,
_d1854-1900
245 1 0 _aDerniers essais de littérature et d'esthétique: août 1887-1890
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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 2006-12-31
508 _aProduced by Miranda van de Heijning, Wilelmina Maillière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Derniers essais de littérature et d'esthétique: août 1887-1890" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of essays on literature and aesthetics written in the late 19th century. The work explores various themes in art and literature, reflecting Wilde's characteristic wit and critical perspective. The essays critique contemporary literary works and styles, particularly focusing on the merits and failures of historical novels, poetry, and other artistic expressions of the time. The opening of the collection presents an array of critical reflections, starting with Wilde's thoughts on the historical novel, as he engages with a work by Stephen Coleridge titled "Démétrius". Wilde identifies the relationship between historical context and artistic expression, emphasizing how the passions depicted in distant historical settings enhance narrative depth. He also offers insights into the characteristics of various literary styles, touching upon the importance of authenticity and the challenges posed by contemporary realism in literature. Through a blend of analysis and aesthetic appreciation, Wilde sets the tone for a rich and engaging critique of the literary landscape of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature
653 _aAesthetics
700 1 _aSavine, Albert,
_d1859-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20234
999 _c61519
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