Critical Writings of Oscar Wilde - An Annotated Selection

Though best known for his drama and fiction, Oscar Wilde was also a pioneering critic. He introduced the idea that criticism was an act of creation, not just appraisal. Wilde transformed the genre by extending its ambit beyond art to include society itself, all while injecting it with his trademark wit and style.

About the author

Nicholas Frankel has published many books about Oscar Wilde, including Oscar Wilde: The Unrepentant Years, The Short Stories of Oscar Wilde, The Annotated Prison Writings of Oscar Wilde, The Invention of Oscar Wilde, and The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Annotated, Uncensored Edition. He is Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Summary

Though best known for his drama and fiction, Oscar Wilde was also a pioneering critic. He introduced the idea that criticism was an act of creation, not just appraisal. Wilde transformed the genre by extending its ambit beyond art to include society itself, all while injecting it with his trademark wit and style.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Frankel, Oscar Wilde
• Assisted by: Nicholas Frankel (Editor), Frankel Nicholas (Editor)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9780674271821
• ISBN: 978-0-674-27182-1
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; English, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / General, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary essays, Literary theory