Oscar Wilde: A Certain Genius - Hardcover

Belford, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679457348 ISBN 13: 9780679457343

Publisher: Random House Inc, 2000

Synopsis

An engaging portrait of one of the most famous and controversial literary figures of the nineteenth century explores the life, career, and influence of Oscar Wilde, from his rise to success, to the scandal that nearly destroyed him, to his lasting impact on English literature. 25,000 first printing.

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Review:

Praise for Barbara Belford's Bram Stoker: A Biography of the Author of Dracula "A superb biography...It completely alters our understanding of the classic tale." --Michael Sheldon, Baltimore Sun "Intelligent, well-written and always interesting...showcasing some of the most fascinating characters ever to gather on the same stage."--Margot Peters, The New York Times Book Review "One of the delights of Belford's work is that it is studded with rapidly drawn and vivid portraits."--Penelope Mesic, Chicago Tribune "Belford achieved a goal Count Dracula appreciates. She has restored Bram Stoker to life in the ordinary world."--Jules Wagman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Organized and written with formidable intelligence, her interpretation of Dracula [is] threaded skillfully into the narrative of Stoker's life."--Ian McIntyre, London Times

About the Author:

Barbara Belford's other biographies of Victorian literary figures include Bram Stoker: A Biography of the Author of Dracula and Violet: The Story of the Irrepressible Violet Hunt and Her Circle of Lovers and Friends--Ford Madox Ford, H. G. Wells, Somerset Maugham, and Henry James. She lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0679457348
• ISBN 13: 9780679457343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 381