Project Gutenberg 2011-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 123 Ransome, Arthur 1884 1967 12015536 Oscar Wilde, a Critical Study Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Oscar Wilde, a Critical Study" by Arthur Ransome is a biographical critique written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and works of the renowned writer Oscar Wilde, delving into the intricate interplay between his experiences and literary output. Ransome aims to provide a thorough understanding of Wilde's artistry, while also intertwining insights into his tumultuous life, which ultimately influenced his writings." The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, introducing Ransome's intention to diverge from conventional criticism, which often focuses solely on Wilde's personal tragedy and legal failings. Ransome expresses a desire to initially explore Wilde's works in isolation to better understand their essence, yet acknowledges that this approach is ultimately flawed. He articulates the necessity of examining the context of Wilde's life—his background, influences, and the literary landscape of his time—to achieve a more nuanced appreciation of his art. This introductory section establishes the framework for Ransome's subsequent analysis, emphasizing that Wilde's life was not just a backdrop but an integral component of his creative identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Criticism and interpretation PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics 316952 316961 2024-09-15T09:34:47.933917 2023-09-16T03:34:21.460438 text/html text/html 319171 2011-05-02T12:20:12 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 171957 2011-05-02T12:20:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 240176 2024-09-15T09:34:54.257889 application/epub+zip 242818 2024-09-15T09:34:49.545899 application/epub+zip 188825 2024-09-15T09:34:48.595905 application/epub+zip 405025 2024-09-15T09:34:57.688856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388239 2024-09-15T09:34:53.380958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334641 2022-09-16T12:56:43.529778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286059 285957 2024-09-15T09:34:47.390999 2023-09-16T03:34:20.884397 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 285755 2011-05-02T12:20:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 112714 2011-05-02T12:20:14 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 285780 2011-05-02T12:20:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112524 2011-05-02T12:20:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19928 2024-09-15T09:34:57.823841 application/rdf+xml 15548 2024-09-15T09:34:48.946931 image/jpeg 3861 2024-09-15T09:34:48.771886 image/jpeg 229835 2024-09-15T09:34:47.964898 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia