"A Critic in Pall Mall: Being Extracts from Reviews and Miscellanies" by Oscar Wilde is a compilation of essays and reviews from the 1800s that demonstrates Wilde's clever and smart views on art, books, and society by reviews, and personal stories. This collection gives the reader a look into Wilde's opinions on famous writers like John Keats and dives into bigger artistic and philosophical ideas. The book starts with a heartfelt tribute to John Keats, located near his tomb in Rome, which shows how much Wilde admired the poet and the beauty of his final resting place. Wilde vividly illustrates the area and discusses Keats's importance to English books, thoughtfully talking about his short life and lasting impact. Then, the story shifts to Wilde's reflections on Keats's work, adding personal memories and insights. This establishes a mix of personal storytelling, critical thinking, and appreciation for poetry, drawing readers into the beauty and sadness of art and books.
A Critic in Pall Mall: Being Extracts from Reviews and Miscellanies
By Oscar Wilde
Experience the wit and wisdom of a bygone era, as a celebrated writer reflects on art, literature, and the human condition.
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About the AuthorOscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and his criminal conviction for gross indecency for homosexual acts.
Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and his criminal conviction for gross indecency for homosexual acts.
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