Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1 By: Frank Harris (1855-1931)
In this insightful biography, Frank Harris delves into the life of the infamous writer, Oscar Wilde. With great attention to detail, Harris paints a vivid picture of Wilde's early years, his rise to fame, and his eventual downfall. Harris's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this biography a captivating read for both fans of Wilde and those new to his work. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Harris brings Wilde's personality to life on the page, making him more than just a literary figure, but a complex and multifaceted individual. One of the standout features of this biography is Harris's exploration of Wilde's relationships, both romantic and platonic. He sheds light on Wilde's controversial affairs and the impact they had on his personal and professional life. Additionally, Harris delves into Wilde's inner struggles with his identity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the iconic works. Overall, Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this legendary writer. Harris's meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this biography a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of literature's most enduring figures. First Page: Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions, Volume 1 by Frank Harris CONTENTS VOLUME I Introduction Chapter I Oscar's Father and Mother on Trial Chapter II Oscar Wilde as a Schoolboy Chapter III Trinity, Dublin: Magdalen, Oxford Chapter IV Formative Influences: Oscar's Poems Chapter V Oscar's Quarrel with Whistler and Marriage Chapter VI Oscar Wilde's Faith and Practice Chapter VII Oscar's Reputation and Supporters Chapter VIII Oscar's Growth to Originality About 1890 Chapter IX The Summer of Success: Oscar's First Play Chapter X The First Meeting with Lord Alfred Douglas Chapter XI The Threatening Cloud Draws Nearer Chapter XII Danger Signals: the Challenge Chapter XIII Oscar Attacks Queensberry and is Worsted Chapter XIV How Genius is Persecuted in England Chapter XV The Queen vs. Wilde: The First Trial Chapter XVI Escape Rejected: The Second Trial and Sentence VOLUME II Chapter XVII Prison and the Effects of Punishment Chapter XVIII Mitigation of Punishment; but not Release Chapter XIX His St. Martin's Summer: His Best Work Chapter XX The Results of His Second Fall: His Genius Chapter XXI His Sense of Rivalry; His Love of Life and Laziness Chapter XXII "A Great Romantic Passion!" Chapter XXIII His Judgments of Writers and of Women Chapter XXIV We Argue About His "Pet Vice" and Punishment Chapter XXV The Last Hope Lost Chapter XXVI The End Chapter XXVII A Last Word Shaw's "Memories" The Appendix The crucifixion of the guilty is still more awe inspiring than the crucifixion of the innocent; what do we men know of innocence? INTRODUCTION I was advised on all hands not to write this book, and some English friends who have read it urge me not to publish it... Continue reading book >>

Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1 By: Frank Harris (1855-1931)

In this insightful biography, Frank Harris delves into the life of the infamous writer, Oscar Wilde. With great attention to detail, Harris paints a vivid picture of Wilde's early years, his rise to fame, and his eventual downfall.

Harris's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this biography a captivating read for both fans of Wilde and those new to his work. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Harris brings Wilde's personality to life on the page, making him more than just a literary figure, but a complex and multifaceted individual.

One of the standout features of this biography is Harris's exploration of Wilde's relationships, both romantic and platonic. He sheds light on Wilde's controversial affairs and the impact they had on his personal and professional life. Additionally, Harris delves into Wilde's inner struggles with his identity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the iconic works.

Overall, Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this legendary writer. Harris's meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this biography a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of literature's most enduring figures.

First Page:

Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions, Volume 1

by Frank Harris

CONTENTS

VOLUME I

Introduction

Chapter I Oscar's Father and Mother on Trial

Chapter II Oscar Wilde as a Schoolboy

Chapter III Trinity, Dublin: Magdalen, Oxford

Chapter IV Formative Influences: Oscar's Poems

Chapter V Oscar's Quarrel with Whistler and Marriage

Chapter VI Oscar Wilde's Faith and Practice

Chapter VII Oscar's Reputation and Supporters

Chapter VIII Oscar's Growth to Originality About 1890

Chapter IX The Summer of Success: Oscar's First Play

Chapter X The First Meeting with Lord Alfred Douglas

Chapter XI The Threatening Cloud Draws Nearer

Chapter XII Danger Signals: the Challenge

Chapter XIII Oscar Attacks Queensberry and is Worsted

Chapter XIV How Genius is Persecuted in England

Chapter XV The Queen vs. Wilde: The First Trial

Chapter XVI Escape Rejected: The Second Trial and Sentence

VOLUME II

Chapter XVII Prison and the Effects of Punishment

Chapter XVIII Mitigation of Punishment; but not Release

Chapter XIX His St. Martin's Summer: His Best Work

Chapter XX The Results of His Second Fall: His Genius

Chapter XXI His Sense of Rivalry; His Love of Life and Laziness

Chapter XXII "A Great Romantic Passion!"

Chapter XXIII His Judgments of Writers and of Women

Chapter XXIV We Argue About His "Pet Vice" and Punishment

Chapter XXV The Last Hope Lost

Chapter XXVI The End

Chapter XXVII A Last Word

Shaw's "Memories"

The Appendix

The crucifixion of the guilty is still more awe inspiring than the crucifixion of the innocent; what do we men know of innocence?

INTRODUCTION

I was advised on all hands not to write this book, and some English friends who have read it urge me not to publish it... Continue reading book >>

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