One of literature's most witty personalities, Oscar Wilde captivated London society. In this perceptive appraisal of Wilde and those around him--including Aubrey Beardsley, Sir Max Beerbohm and Wilde's lover, Lord Alfred Douglas ("Bosie")--acclaimed actor and author Simon Callow captures the spirit of one of Britain's most feted, but ultimately tragic literary figures.
Featured image, of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas, circa May 1893, by Gillman & Co., is reproduced from Oscar Wilde and His Circle.
FORMAT: Pbk, 5.75 x 7.75 in. / 136 pgs / 70 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $19.95 LIST PRICE: CANADA $25 ISBN: 9781855144781 PUBLISHER: National Portrait Gallery AVAILABLE: 7/31/2014 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Out of print AVAILABILITY: Not available TERRITORY: NA ONLY
Published by National Portrait Gallery. Text by Simon Callow.
One of literature's most witty personalities, Oscar Wilde captivated London society. In this perceptive appraisal of Wilde and those around him--including Aubrey Beardsley, Sir Max Beerbohm and Wilde's lover, Lord Alfred Douglas ("Bosie")--acclaimed actor and author Simon Callow captures the spirit of one of Britain's most feted, but ultimately tragic literary figures.
