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Oscar Wilde: An Idler's Impression
Edgar Saltus
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Sachbuch / Biographien, Autobiographien
Beschreibung
In "Oscar Wilde: An Idler's Impression," Edgar Saltus offers a rich, nuanced portrait of the flamboyant playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, encapsulating the aesthetic movements that shaped late 19th-century literature. Saltus employs a lyrical and conversational prose style, reflecting the spirit of decadence that Wilde himself epitomized. Through keen observations and anecdotes, Saltus navigates the complexities of Wilde's character, his wit, and his passionate pursuit of beauty, while situating Wilde within the broader cultural and literary contexts of his time, particularly the shared experiences and influences of the fin-de-siècle Parisian salon culture. Edgar Saltus, an American author and journalist, was deeply embedded in the same artistic circles that celebrated Wilde's genius. His experiences and interactions with contemporaries like Wilde provided him with a unique lens through which to engage with the themes of art, identity, and societal critique. Saltus's own literary inclinations, underscored by his appreciation for the aesthetic and philosophical nuances of his subjects, undoubtedly fueled his desire to explore Wilde's life and work with such depth and empathy. This book is a compelling read for anyone interested in Wilde's legacy and the intricacies of the literary world he inhabited. Saltus's keen intelligence and astute observations render this work not only an enticing biography but also a thoughtful exploration of art's relationship with society. Readers will find themselves richly rewarded with insights that resonate far beyond Wilde's time.
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elegant prose critique, flamboyant personality exploration, 19th century literature, aestheticism and dandyism, Wildean biography analysis, decadent literary style, idleness and creativity, literary criticism insights, Victorian societal impact, theatrical character studies