Oscar Wilde

English

Series: Oxford Worlds Classics Ser.

ISBN: 0199555214

EAN: 9780199555215

Category: Literary Criticism / General/Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh/

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Release Date: 08/20/2012

Synopsis: Wit, dandy, literary anarchist, self-publicist, and homosexual martyr, Oscar Wilde achieved fame and notoriety at a time when mass culture and communication promoted the new in every area of British life. This edition, part of Oxfords new Authors in Context series, examines the rich interplay between Wildes society and his writings and shows the remarkable recontextualizing of Wilde and his work in film, stage, and the media in the century following his death. About the Series: For over 100 yearsOxford Worlds Classicshas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Oscar Wilde

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.55 inches

Width: 5.08 inches

Length: 7.72 inches

Weight: 6.35 oz

Pages: 240