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ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus] Softcover A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus] Softcover A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. [Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus] Hardcover Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition. [Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus] Hardcover Head of Zeus, 2018, reprint. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xxii,890pp, illust. D/j edges slightly rubbed and bumped. A fair copy. 9781788545976/1.2uk [Colchester, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom] Softcover The first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, and the most complete telling of his life and times to date. NOMINATED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2019 'The Book of the Year, perhaps of the decade' TLS 'Simply the best modern biography of Wilde. A terrific achievement' Evening Standard 'Page-turning. Vivid and desperately moving. However much you think you know Wilde, this book will absorb and entertain you' The Sunday TimesBooks of the Year Oscar Wilde's life like his wit was alive with paradox. He was both an early exponent and a victim of 'celebrity culture': famous for being famous, he was lauded and ridiculed in equal measure. His achievements were frequently downplayed, his successes resented. He had a genius for comedy but strove to write tragedies. He was an unabashed snob who nevertheless delighted in exposing the faults of society. He affected a dandified disdain but was prone to great acts of kindness. Although happily married, he became a passionate lover of men and at the very peak of his success brought disaster upon himself. He disparaged authority, yet went to the law to defend his love for Lord Alfred Douglas. Having delighted in fashionable throngs, Wilde died almost alone. Above all, his flamboyant refusal to conform to the social and sexual orthodoxies of his day make him a hero and an ...
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom] Softcover The first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, and the most complete telling of his life and times to date. NOMINATED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2019 'The Book of the Year, perhaps of the decade' TLS 'Simply the best modern biography of Wilde. A terrific achievement' Evening Standard 'Page-turning. Vivid and desperately moving. However much you think you know Wilde, this book will absorb and entertain you' The Sunday TimesBooks of the Year Oscar Wilde's life like his wit was alive with paradox. He was both an early exponent and a victim of 'celebrity culture': famous for being famous, he was lauded and ridiculed in equal measure. His achievements were frequently downplayed, his successes resented. He had a genius for comedy but strove to write tragedies. He was an unabashed snob who nevertheless delighted in exposing the faults of society. He affected a dandified disdain but was prone to great acts of kindness. Although happily married, he became a passionate lover of men and at the very peak of his success brought disaster upon himself. He disparaged authority, yet went to the law to defend his love for Lord Alfred Douglas. Having delighted in fashionable throngs, Wilde died almost alone. Above all, his flamboyant refusal to conform to the social and sexual orthodoxies of his day make him a hero and an ...
London Apollo 2018 Hard cover Good. Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition. Contains: Unspecified. Includes unspecified.
Head Of Zeus, Date: 2018 Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Minor shelf wear to book and dust jacket. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. Index. xxii, 890 pp.. 2018. Head Of Zeus ISBN 1788545974 9781788545976 [CA]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head Of Zeus] Hardcover Minor shelf wear to book and dust jacket. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. Index. xxii, 890 pp. [Edmonton, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 2018]
London .UK: Apollo Book, Date: 2018. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In the first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, the author draws on a wealth of new material and fresh research to place the man firmly in the context of his times. He brings alive the distinctive mood and characters of the fin de siecle in the richest and most compelling portrait of Wilde to date. The boards, text block and dust jacket are tight square and clean, Book price includes 2nd class postage in UK only. This book is photographed as proof against in-transit damage.. 2018. Apollo Book ISBN 1788545974 9781788545976 [GB]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Apollo Book, London .UK] Hardcover First Edition In the first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, the author draws on a wealth of new material and fresh research to place the man firmly in the context of his times. He brings alive the distinctive mood and characters of the fin de siecle in the richest and most compelling portrait of Wilde to date. The boards, text block and dust jacket are tight square and clean, Book price includes 2nd class postage in UK only. This book is photographed as proof against in-transit damage. [Ilminster, SOM, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]
UK: Head of Zeus. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback (slight wear) in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED, INSCRIBED, LINED, DATED & LOCATED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures of the book are available upon request. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Date: 2018. 2018. Head of Zeus ISBN 1788545974 9781788545976 [GB]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus] Hardcover First Edition A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback (slight wear) in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED, INSCRIBED, LINED, DATED & LOCATED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures of the book are available upon request. [Middlesex, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]
UK Head of Zeus 2018 1st Edition Hardcover Fine in Fine jacket 1st Printing. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback (slight wear) in a fine unclipped dustjacket-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-SIGNED, INSCRIBED, LINED, DATED & LOCATED BY THE AUTHOR-Pictures of the book are available upon request.
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus] Hardcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.]
ISBN10: 1788545974, ISBN13: 9781788545976, [publisher: Head of Zeus, London. 2018. First edition. Flat signed by the author on title page.] Hardcover First Edition Black and White illustrations. Biography of Oscar Wilde. Very Good (+) in Very Good Dust Jacket. DJ protected by high-grade removable clear cover. Not price-clipped; clean, with no owner's markings. [Alfriston, SUSSE, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]
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