Length124h 56m
About this audiobook
In "The Life of Oscar Wilde," Frank Harris presents a vivid, detailed, and deeply engaging portrait of the iconic playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde. Through a combination of biographical narrative and literary analysis, Harris captures the intricacies of Wilde's complex personality, his artistic genius, and the societal milieu that shaped his life and works. The book employs a candid, conversational style, rich with anecdotes and personal recollections, positioning Wilde within the broader context of Victorian society's moral constraints and the emerging modernist sensibility of the late 19th century. Frank Harris, a prominent literary figure and journalist of his time, had a unique connection with Wilde, having been both a contemporary and a vocal admirer of his work. Harris's understanding of Wilde's life was informed by their personal interactions and the cultural environment of the period, making him a particularly insightful biographer. His own experiences with censorship and societal taboos resonate throughout the narrative, highlighting the personal stakes of Wilde's artistic endeavors and public persona. This biography is essential reading for anyone interested in the interplay between art and life, as it not only explores Wilde's contributions to literature but also delves into the tragic aspects of his existence. Harris's compelling storytelling ensures that both Wilde scholars and casual readers alike will find themselves captivated by the wit, beauty, and pain that define Wilde's legacy.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (301)
Includes Goodreads
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length124 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Plays
26ACT TWO
2Vera
27ACT THREE
3PERSONS IN THE PROLOGUE.
28ACT FOUR
4PERSONS IN THE PLAY.
29Salomé (Original version in French)
5PROLOGUE
30PERSONNES
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6ACT I.
31SCÈNE
7ACT II.
32Salome (English version)
8ACT III.
33THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY
9ACT IV.
34SCENE
10The Duchess of Padua
35An Ideal Husband
11THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY
36THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY
12ACT I
37ACT ONE
13ACT II
38SECOND ACT
14ACT III
39THIRD ACT
15ACT IV
40FOURTH ACT
16ACT V
41The Importance of Being Earnest
17Lady Windermere’s Fan
42THE PERSONS IN THE PLAY
18THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY
43ACT ONE
19ACT ONE
44ACT TWO
20ACT TWO
45ACT THREE
21ACT THREE
46La Sainte Courtisane
22ACT FOUR
47A Florentine Tragedy
23A Woman of No Importance
48For Love of the King
24THE PERSONS OF THE PLAY
49PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS OF THE PLAY
25ACT ONE
50ACT I
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