The Invention of Oscar Wilde

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By Nicholas Frankel

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The Invention of Oscar Wilde by Nicholas Frankel delves into the fascinating life of the iconic playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde. The book explores how Wilde crafted his public persona and transformed himself into a cultural icon, focusing on the interplay between his personal life and his artistic achievements. Frankel provides a fresh perspective on Wilde's creative genius and the social dynamics that influenced his rise to fame.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate interplay between personal identity and public persona. It's a deep dive into the life of a legendary literary figure, offering fresh perspectives on his self-fashioning and public image. Readers interested in the vibrant cultural milieu of 19th-century Britain and the nuances of artistic and personal reinvention will find this work particularly engaging.

The Invention of Oscar Wilde

An exploration of Oscar Wilde's self-creation as a 'work of art'.

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One should either wear a work of art, or be a work of art, Wilde once declared.

In The Invention of Oscar Wilde, Nicholas Frankel explores Wilde's self-creation as a 'work of art' and a carefully constructed cultural icon. Frankel takes readers on a journey through Wilde's inventive, provocative life, from his Irish origins—and their public erasure—through his challenges to traditional concepts of masculinity and male sexuality, to his criminal conviction and final years of exile in France.

Along the way, Frankel takes a deep look at Wilde's writings, paradoxical wit and intellectual convictions, as well as his marriage and affairs with a series of attractive young men, including his great love Lord Alfred Douglas.

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Nicholas Frankel's biography explores Oscar Wilde as both a man and a symbol, examining his role in art, Irish identity, queerness, intellect, and wit. The book delves into how Wilde himself contributed to the creation of his iconic identity, and subsequent generations have continued to build upon it. Stephen Fry praises Frankel's work as an essential and enduring contribution to Wildean literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789144147

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 43 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Nicholas Frankel is Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the author or editor of many books about Oscar Wilde, including The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Annotated Uncensored Edition.

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