{"title":"Anne Varty","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnne Varty’s work delves into the rich tapestry of literary and cultural history, offering insightful perspectives on key figures and movements within the arts. Her writing combines scholarly rigour with accessible prose, making complex ideas engaging for both enthusiasts and academics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect explorations that shed new light on celebrated authors and cultural icons, such as her thoughtful examination in \u003cem\u003eA Preface to Oscar Wilde\u003c\/em\u003e. Varty’s books invite reflection on the interplay between literature, society, and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-preface-to-oscar-wilde-by-anne-varty-9780582234826","title":"A Preface to Oscar Wilde","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work seeks to introduce the reader to the life and works of Oscar Wilde, focusing in particular on the period 1890 to 1895. Earlier works from the 1880s are also represented to give a balanced view of the motivating forces in his work as a poet, lecturer, journalist, and a short story writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt considers in depth an important theme in understanding Wilde - the politics of the late 19th-century relating to Ireland and homosexuality and surveys Wilde's philosophy through an analysis of his various non-fictional writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritical interpretations of his major work are offered in chronological order and an account of his letters is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47588814225644,"sku":"9780582234826","price":102.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780582234826-a-preface-to-oscar-wilde.jpg?v=1777597086"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anne-varty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}