"Oscar Wilde, a study by André Gide" is a revealing literary biography that examines the life, work and struggles of Oscar Wilde. Gide's book follows Wilde's journey from an acclaimed writer to his tragic downfall and imprisonment. Written in the early 20th century, the study reflects on Wilde's Victorian era fame and explores the social implications following his conviction for homosexual relationships. Gide shares personal stories and dives into the divide between Wilde's public image and private suffering. The book explores significant themes within his works, such as beauty and morality, while painting a portrait of a gifted man crushed by the pressures of a restrictive society.
Oscar Wilde, a study
By André Gide
Witness the meteoric rise and devastating fall of a brilliant artist, crushed by societal expectations and personal demons in this biographical exploration.
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About the AuthorAndré Paul Guillaume Gide was a French author whose writings spanned a wide variety of styles and topics. He was awarded the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature. Gide's career ranged from his beginnings in the symbolist movement, to criticising imperialism between the two World Wars. The author of more than fifty books, he was described in his obituary in The New York Times as "France's greatest contemporary man of letters" and "judged the greatest French writer of this century by the literary cognoscenti."
André Paul Guillaume Gide was a French author whose writings spanned a wide variety of styles and topics. He was awarded the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature. Gide's career ranged from his beginnings in the symbolist movement, to criticising imperialism between the two World Wars. The author of more than fifty books, he was described in his obituary in The New York Times as "France's greatest contemporary man of letters" and "judged the greatest French writer of this century by the literary cognoscenti."
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