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Oscar Wilde - Thames and Hudson Literary Lives

by Vyvyan Holland
$17.90 Now $11.90 Save 34%
Oscar Wilde - Thames and Hudson Literary Lives
Oscar Wilde - Thames and Hudson Literary Lives

Intimate portrait of Wilde's life by his son.

If you're intrigued by the enigmatic Oscar Wilde, his own son's account offers a uniquely personal perspective. Imagine accessing private insights into one of literature's most flamboyant figures, exploring his notorious wit and dramatic downfall. The blend of familial intimacy with a historical outlook makes this book a rare glimpse into both the man and the myth.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Oscar Wilde - Thames and Hudson Literary Lives

by Vyvyan Holland
$17.90 Now $11.90 Save 34%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780500260319
Authors: Vyvyan Holland
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 1988-05-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 89 readers)

Description

Wilde's son blends glimpses of his famous and infamous father's private life into an account of his literary and theatrical work and of his social successes, public notoriety, and tragic downfall.
 

Intimate portrait of Wilde's life by his son.

If you're intrigued by the enigmatic Oscar Wilde, his own son's account offers a uniquely personal perspective. Imagine accessing private insights into one of literature's most flamboyant figures, exploring his notorious wit and dramatic downfall. The blend of familial intimacy with a historical outlook makes this book a rare glimpse into both the man and the myth.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.