Sloan John (Tutor And Fellow In English Harris Manchester College Oxford)
Sloan John (Tutor And Fellow In English Harris Manchester College Oxford) - Authors In Context: Oscar Wilde - Paperback
Sloan John (Tutor And Fellow In English Harris Manchester College Oxford) - Authors In Context: Oscar Wilde - Paperback
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Description: Authors in Context examines the work of major writers in relation to their own time and to the present day. Combining history with lively literary discussion each volume provides comprehensive insight into texts in their context. Wit dandy literary anarchist self - publicist and homosexual martyr: Wilde achieved fame and notoriety at a time when mass culture and communication promoted the 'new in every area of British life - New Women' New Hedonism' New Journalism' New Imperialism'. His plays tales and critical writings questioned traditional attitudes to religion sexuality women and the home crime and punishment and the freedom of the individual. This book examines the rich interplay between Wilde's society and his writings and shows the remarkable recontextualizing of Wilde and his work on stage in film and the media in the century that has followed his death. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Authors In Context: Oscar Wilde
Author(s): Sloan John (Tutor And Fellow In English Harris Manchester College Oxford)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199555215
Pages: 240 Pages, 4 Pp Halftones
Publication Date: 5/15/2009
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Literary Studies: Fiction, Novelists & Prose Writers
Description: Authors in Context examines the work of major writers in relation to their own time and to the present day. Combining history with lively literary discussion each volume provides comprehensive insight into texts in their context. Wit dandy literary anarchist self - publicist and homosexual martyr: Wilde achieved fame and notoriety at a time when mass culture and communication promoted the 'new in every area of British life - New Women' New Hedonism' New Journalism' New Imperialism'. His plays tales and critical writings questioned traditional attitudes to religion sexuality women and the home crime and punishment and the freedom of the individual. This book examines the rich interplay between Wilde's society and his writings and shows the remarkable recontextualizing of Wilde and his work on stage in film and the media in the century that has followed his death. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Authors In Context: Oscar Wilde
Author(s): Sloan John (Tutor And Fellow In English Harris Manchester College Oxford)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199555215
Pages: 240 Pages, 4 Pp Halftones
Publication Date: 5/15/2009
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Literary Studies: Fiction, Novelists & Prose Writers
