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Teleny: a pornographic novel attributed to Oscar Wilde (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Fin-de-Siècle Erotica, Forbidden Male Love, and Queer Victorian DecadenceBy Oscar Wilde
Length8h 24m
About this audiobook
Teleny, or The Reverse of the Medal is a fin-de-siècle erotic novel centered on the obsessive attachment between Camille des Grieux and the Hungarian pianist René Teleny. Combining melodrama, Decadent aestheticism, musical reverie, and frank homosexual pornography, the book occupies a singular place in late Victorian literary culture. Its ornate prose, theatrical intensity, and fascination with forbidden desire situate it near the world of Wilde, Huysmans, and the clandestine literature circulating beyond respectable publishing. Although traditionally attributed to Oscar Wilde, Teleny was published anonymously in 1893 and is now widely regarded as a collaborative or apocryphal work associated with Wilde's circle rather than a securely authenticated novel by him. Still, its themes—double lives, aesthetic sensation, social hypocrisy, and the perilous visibility of male-male desire—resonate strongly with the conditions that shaped Wilde's art and later persecution. The book reflects a milieu in which wit, secrecy, beauty, and transgression were inseparable. Readers interested in Decadence, queer literary history, or Victorian censorship will find Teleny indispensable, though it should be approached as an explicit historical document as much as a novel. Its importance lies not only in provocation, but in its revelation of desires Victorian culture labored to silence.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (3K)
Includes Goodreads, StoryGraph, Amazon, LibraryThing
GenreRomance
Length8 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Teleny: a pornographic novel attributed to Oscar Wilde (Annotated)
9CHAPTER 4
2Introduction
10CHAPTER 5
3Synopsis
11CHAPTER 6
4Historical Context
12CHAPTER 7
5Author Biography
13CHAPTER 8
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6CHAPTER 1
14Analysis
7CHAPTER 2
15Reflection
8CHAPTER 3
16Memorable Quotes
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